Flyers with Exclusive Finishes

Submission specifications for Flyers with Exclusive Finishes

Customised submission specifications for Spot-UV & Foil printing.

We have customized submission specifications for Spot-UV printing. You can find them here.

Add 3 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 3 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances.

Keep 4 mm safety margin

Keep all important text and images at least 4 mm away from the edge of the finished size.

Use CMYK as the colour mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colourmode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 300 dpi.

Fonts should be at least 6pt.

Fonts should be at least 6 pt.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Force Colour Images to CMYK with a 260% ink limit (in Photoshop > Convert Colour Profile > Photoshop 5 Default CMYK). Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Use the right values for full colour black.

Use Rich Black (C:63% M:52% Y:51% K:100%) for larger areas and text to get a deep black colour. Do not use this value for text smaller than 15 pt or plain text. This can only be used in full colour printing. For designing black smaller texts use 100% black.

Check line thickness.

Lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint unless you want this effect in your design. You can read more about overprint in our Help Centre.

Check your artwork before submitting your files

We do not check spelling, grammar, punctuation or personal information (such as telephone numbers), so be sure to check these yourself before submitting files.

Frequently Asked Questions for Flyers with Exclusive Finishes

What are Flyers with Exclusive Finishes?

• A flyer is a single or double sided printed sheet of paper used for advertising. Also known as a leaflet, this type of promotional printout can be ordered in multiple sizes, with A6, A5, A4, and DL being the most popular sizes in the UK. Flyers with Exclusive Finishes are often shared for free in public spaces, either in person, or via direct-mail marketing strategies; they’re cost-effective marketing materials because they can be ordered for a reasonable price and are quick to arrange online.

Will my flyers be folded?

• Flyers are single sheets of printed paper, so they do not come folded. If you're looking for folded flyers, take a look at our folded leaflets.

Can flyers be printed with a tear line or drill hole?

• Unfortunately, Flyers with Exclusive Finishes cannot be printed with a tear line or drill holes. However, we do offer tickets that can be delivered with a tear line. Alternatively, if you're interested in adding punch holes to your design, our Swing Tags may be the option for you.

Should I choose single or double sided Flyers with Exclusive Finishes?

• This very much depends on how much you want to communicate on your leaflets. Single sided business flyers will generally be the cheaper option. However, if you want to include additional relevant information to your flyers, double sided flyers gives you the extra space. This way you can ensure the format and design of your ad isn’t jam-packed, but also isn’t missing any crucial details. For instance, unique selling points could be emphasised on the first page, while a map for directions or contact info could make up the back.

Which paper can I use for my flyer?

• The Sturdy 300gsm invercote g is almost as thick as a regular postcard, it is a perfect classic option for long-lasting flyers.
• The Sturdy 300gsm invercote creato material has a postcard thickness and both sides of the paper are coated to give off a nice matte finish.
• The Semi-Solide 350gsm kingboard is one of the thickest options we offer and it has an uneven cardstock surface.
• The Sturdy 300gsm soho tinteretto touch paper has a postcard thickness and a slighly creamier colour with an uneven cardstock surface.

What is the best format for my flyer ?

• Flyer printing is possible in multiple sizes and formats to meet the communication needs of all types of organizations and businesses. However, as advertisers and professionals with commercial graphic design experience will tell you communication agencies and marketing teams usually choose the same dimensions for flyers. In particular, the A5 format is generally the standard flyer size. Either way, it’s essential to think carefully which format will best let you display images and headline text that will appeal to your target audience so that they read your ad.
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  A7: The A7 format is 74 x 105 mm and is about one eighth of an A4. This would be the smallest size we'd reccomend for printing flyers, any smaller and your target audience might miss them.
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  A6: The A6 format (size 105x148 mm) is most comparable to the size of a postcard. Though a tad smaller than your average flyer, flyers of this format can still be designed for effective event and offer communication.
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  A5: The A5 format of about 148 x 210 mm is the standard flyer size used for promotional campaigns and marketing strategies. Flyers of this size are a conveneint size for distribution too.
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  A4: The A4 format is well known for its 21 x 29.7 cm dimensions because that is the size of a standard piece of paper. This size is useful for companies, business enterprises, and local administrations with a lot of information to share. It can be useful for school leaflets for example, and they can easily be folded, put in an envelope and sent by post.
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  A3: An A3 format is closer to the size of a small poster and would be convenient to display offers or upcoming events on walls or in shop windows; they draw customer attention.
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  Square Format: This style of flyers can be used for more personal communication with potential customers. This is quite a unique format to use to share information, but they are an original and elegant choice, which can easily be transformed into invitations.
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  ALong / Xlong Format: The A-Long (74 x 210 mm) and X-Long (105 x 297 mm) format are both long and slim in appearance; they can be designed to make useful and engaging communication pieces. For example, they can be printed with illustrative details and media attractive to potential customers, who can then use them as bookmarks.
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  DL: The DL size (99 x 210 mm) is comparable to the size of an envelope. This means they can be easily tailored for direct marketing, and are convenient for advertisements or discount codes you would like to send to customers by post.

Which production techniques do you use?

• For the production of Flyers with Exclusive Finishes, we use the following technique(s):
• Digital printing: Uses four colours (CMYK) with toners and inks to print digital files. This option is comparable to a large home printer, and is cheaper than Litho printing for smaller quantities. This is because there are fewer starting costs, fewer components involved, and no ink drying time required.
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  Offset Lithography printing or Litho printing makes it possible to provide larger quantities at unbeatable prices. This technique creates images and text with wet ink and transferred to each paper sheet with aluminium and rubber plates. This method is more extensive than its 'digital’ counterpart because of the different printing materials that are used. Still, it is the most cost-effective option when you order bigger printed batches.

What is the fastest possible delivery for my Flyers with Exclusive Finishes?

• 5 working days.
• The turnaround depends on the combination of size, material, printing and quantity. To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). In this way the product can be put into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in the yellow bar on the product page, above the "Add to shopping cart" button. The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities. NOTE: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off time.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• Helloprint collaborates with multiple couriers to be able to deliver your orders in a fast and efficient manner. The delivery will be sent to your indicated address with DHL, UPS, or DPD and you'll be able to follow the status of your delivery through your account. You will receive an email with a tracking link when your order is in transit, and your items will be packed and delivered according to the turnover you've chosen (provided there are no delays).

What determines the price of my printed flyers?

• Flyer printing gained its appeal because it is both useful for gaining new leads but doesn’t need to cost you a fortune to organise. This makes flyer printing worthwhile because they can be ordered at competitive prices. The overall price of your flyers will vary depending on the type of paper you choose, the finish of the flyer i.e. gloss, matt, or uncoated, and the quantity.
• At Helloprint, one thing you won’t find are delivery costs hidden in the selling price. On our site we also indicate discounted prices or product specifications that you can combine to get the best deal out of the flyer price list. This can vary from ‘recommended,’ ‘most popular’ to ‘best price’ tags to indicate the various bargain prices.
• The funnel on the flyer product page is flexible and user friendly, so you’re able to personalise your specifications to fit your budget, campaign, and other needs. The possibilities we offer for business flyers are all accessible via our website, however you’re welcome to contact our customer service heroes who will be happy to see if they can help set-up your ideal order.

How do I make my flyer eye-catching?

• Here are 3 top tips to make your flyer effective at garnering attention:
  1. Try using 2 fonts - one for the headline and one for the body. A flyer that has too many fonts is difficult to read and looks unprofessional.
  2. Make your headline catchy and easy to read. The shorter it is, the better your chances are of engrossing the reader. 3. Lastly, images are powerful. Try adding a photo instead of loads of text. It works better at drawing a reader in, as large bodies of text can be daunting to read.