File Requirements | Curcio Printing

Artwork and File Submission Requirements

Technical Requirements (applies to all formats):

Image resolution should be 300 dpi or higher at actual size
Images should be provided in CMYK color - no alternate color spaces should be used
For color matching, please provide target PMS color(s) in file/artwork
If you do not provide the type fonts used in your files, all type/text must be converted to outlines
Please include at least a 1⁄8 inch bleed past the cut edge of the artwork (i.e.: any backgrounds or images that you want to print right up to the cut edge must extend past the cut edge by 1⁄8 inch)
Please include a 3⁄16 inch safe area inside the cut edge of the artwork (no important images or text should come closer than 3⁄16 inch to the cut edge)
Make sure files are named descriptively (include a PO#, company name, etc.) so that your file can be distinguished from other similarly named files
Groups of files should be compressed and sent in a ZIP or RAR folder

We accept artwork and files in the following formats:

.EPS Files for Illustrator CS3 or newer, all type converted to outlines
.PDF with type fonts fully embedded
.INDD or .IDML file for InDesign CS4 and newer, packaged with all links and with type fonts in a "Document fonts" folder
Photoshop CS4 and newer file - either a .PSD with all layers merged (if a transparent background is required) or a flattened .TIFF (if transparency is not required)

Blog

Why is Curcio Printing Burlington’s Best Choice for Business Cards?

December 29, 2025
December 25

When it comes to making a lasting impression, the quality of your business card speaks volumes. Curcio Printing has earned its reputation as Burlington’s best choice for business card printing in Vermont by combining exceptional craftsmanship,...

From Concept to Catalog: How Graphic Design and Printing Work Together

December 18, 2025
December 25

When businesses dream of reaching their audience, the journey begins with a powerful idea. That idea takes shape through creative services and graphic design, where concepts are transformed into visuals that speak directly to the hearts of customers....

How Custom Letterhead and Envelope Printing Elevate Your Brand

December 11, 2025
December 25

How Custom Letterhead and Envelope Printing Elevate Your Brand Is your business stationery doing enough for your brand? If you think business letterhead printing services are simply about putting ink on paper, think again. These tools are far...