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Artwork & file preparation
Vector files, colour modes. Pantone matching, and print-ready artwork for Australian promotional product orders.
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Vector vs raster artwork: what Australian printers actually need
Why promotional suppliers ask for EPS. AI, or PDF vector files, and when high-resolution JPG or PNG is acceptable for digital print and embroidery.
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Acceptable artwork formats (EPS, AI, PDF) for promotional printing in Australia
Which file types Australian promo suppliers accept, how to export from Illustrator or Canva, and formats that cause delays or poor print quality.
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Pantone (PMS) colours and brand consistency on branded merchandise
How Pantone spot colours work on pens, apparel, and drinkware, and what to do when your brand palette does not match every product material.
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CMYK vs RGB: why your logo looks different on screen vs on a pen
Colour mode basics for Australian small businesses submitting artwork for promotional products, including monitor vs print expectations.
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Converting fonts to outlines before you send artwork to a supplier
How to outline text in Adobe Illustrator and why Australian printers require it to avoid missing-font surprises on branded merchandise.
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When to pay for logo redrawing in Australia ($20–$65+) and what you get
Logo conversion services from Australian promotional suppliers: typical fees, turnaround, and when redrawing beats trying to print a low-quality file.
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Minimum logo size and print area rules for pens, mugs, and apparel
Print area dimensions, minimum text sizes, and fine-detail limits that affect how your logo appears on promotional products in Australia.
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Why Canva, Word, and PowerPoint files often fail, and what to do instead
Common artwork problems when small businesses export from Canva or office software, and how to get print-ready files for Australian promo orders.
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How to supply artwork once for an order with mixed product types
One master vector file vs product-specific versions when ordering pens, shirts, and drinkware together from an Australian supplier.