Photo on aluminium

Submission specifications for Photo on aluminium

Add 5 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 5 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. You can submit your file with crop marks and printer's marks.

Keep 10 mm safety margin.

Keep all important text and images at least 10 mm away from the edge of the finished size.

Resolution of at least 300 dpi.

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

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.

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.

Here you can find the customised submission specifications for contour cutting.

If you want your product to be cut to a custom shape, you will have to add it as a vector shape on top of your design. Make sure the width of the stroke is 1 pt, the colour is a 100% magenta spot and named "cutcontour". If you want us to adjust it for you, please send the custom shape on a separate page in the desired position. Please note that bleed is still needed for custom shaped designs, meaning your design must go at least 5 mm past the contour cut line.

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.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Check your artwork for 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.

Frequently Asked Questions for Photo on aluminium

What is this product exactly? And what can I use it for?

• • Hang in your office with team photos or motivational quotes
• A photograph on aluminium, the words say it all. A photo of your choice printed on the aluminium plate. This product is very popular as a decoration and even marketing materials.
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  This product is used:
• • Introduce people to your business
• • Promote at fairs and events
• • Filling up goodiebags

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Photo on aluminium is:
• 3 working days
• NOTE: only applicable for products which require your design: 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 moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in the final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
• 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 production techniques do you use?

• For the production of your Photo on aluminium we use the following production technique(s):
• UV-print: the printing is fulfilled with eco-friendly ink which is cured by means of UV light. This technique is also used by dentists for placing a filling. Curing ensures that the quality is clear and the colors are printed sharp.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Photo on aluminium we use multiple carriers. We use our most reliable carriers which in most cases are UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).

I can't find the product I'm looking for. Can I request a quotation?

• The Photo on aluminium that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
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  If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. We will send you our offer within 1 working day.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

Can Photo on aluminium be used outside?

• Whilst all photos on aluminum are suitable for usage outside, doing so will reduce its lifetime. Therefore, for a longer lifetime on aluminum photos, use indoors.

Which materials can I choose from?

• White aluminium: Light weight, consists of two aluminium plates with an HPL core (Dibond). It does not bend and is waterproof. Also, it has a naturally distinctive look. All colours except white can be printed, giving it a unique result.
• Brushed aluminium: The brushed aluminium plate is silver / gray in color, in which the structure of the brushed aluminium is visible. Your design will get unique and raw look through the aluminium texture.

Does Photo on aluminium come with a suspension/hanging set?

• Photo on aluminium do have the option for suspension/hanging sets, or none at all of course. If you have opted for the larger print sizes and require a hanging set, then we recommend choosing the biggest hanging set to ensure stability.

Print deviation

• Printing Photo on aluminium is different from printing paper, not a single Photo on aluminium is the same. There can be a colour deviation when printing photos which can result in the final result being printed darker than expected.