What are registration marks and trim marks?

In the design and printing of company brochures, registration marks and cut marks are essential. The registration mark is a mark used to locate the front, back, and left and right positions of the paper, while the trim mark is a mark used to indicate the actual size of the paper and the cut edge.

Manufacturing method of registration mark

The method of making the registration mark is simple. First, mark the location and size of the registration mark in the design, usually in front and back, to ensure that the printed brochure is positioned perfectly. You then insert a pattern or text at these locations as a registration mark. Finally, when exporting a PDF file, check the pattern and text of the registration mark so that the printer can adjust the printer correctly to avoid offsets or missing pages.

Manufacturing method of cutting mark

It's also easy to make the cut marks. In the design draft, mark the actual size of the paper and the edge of the cut, usually mark the edge lines such as "cropping line" and "safety line" on each side. Specific graphics are then inserted at these locations as crop marks. if it is necessary to print that brochure in the form of a fold, it is more desirable to make a fold mark at the edge to indicate the location of the printer at the time of cutting.

How to Use Registration Mark and Trimming Mark to Design and Print

When designing the brochure, consider the subsequent production and printing process, and make the relevant settings of registration mark and cutting mark in advance. When exporting a PDF file, be sure to check the registration mark and trim mark options and ensure that they are in the correct size and position. In addition, after receiving the design manuscript, the printing plant should communicate with the printing plant in advance to confirm the size of the paper and the cutting position and other details, as far as possible to avoid errors.

In summary, the registration mark and the trim mark areCompany Brochure DesignAn essential part of the printing process. Only by making these marks, can we ensure the design and printing quality of the brochure, so that the publicity effect achieves the best condition.

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