Preparing your artwork correctly is one of the most important steps in achieving professional large format printing. At Stand Banner, we have over 35 years of experience producing exhibition graphics, banner stands, pop-up displays and promotional products, and our artwork guidelines are designed to help customers achieve the highest possible print quality while avoiding delays in production. By following our recommendations, you can ensure your artwork prints accurately, fits your chosen display perfectly, and delivers maximum visual impact at exhibitions, conferences, retail promotions and marketing events.
Before beginning any artwork, always download or request the correct product template for your display. Every exhibition product has slightly different dimensions, bleed requirements and safe areas, particularly banner stands where the recoil mechanism requires additional artwork below the visible print area. Our templates clearly indicate these areas, ensuring that important logos, images and text remain visible once the display is assembled.0800 246 1352.
For the best results, artwork should ideally be created at full size using a minimum resolution of 72dpi for large format displays. If working at quarter size (25%), the artwork resolution should be increased to approximately 288dpi to maintain the same print quality when enlarged. Higher resolution images always produce sharper printed graphics, especially when viewed at close range.
We accept artwork created using most professional design software, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. 0800 246 1352.
Preferred file formats include:
All fonts should be embedded or converted to outlines, while Photoshop artwork should have all layers flattened before saving. This prevents missing fonts and unexpected changes during production. 0800 246 1352.
All artwork should be supplied in CMYK colour mode wherever possible. If your files are created in RGB, our experienced pre-press team can convert them free of charge. Our advanced digital printing systems use calibrated colour management together with modern HP Latex printing technology to produce an exceptionally wide colour gamut. Compared with traditional lithographic printing, colours appear brighter, richer and more vibrant, with smoother gradients and more natural-looking skin tones.
Although we reproduce colours as accurately as possible, exact Pantone colour matching cannot be guaranteed through digital CMYK printing. Where colour accuracy is critical, customers are encouraged to supply a physical colour reference.0800 246 1352.
Every artwork should include a minimum 5mm bleed around all edges unless otherwise stated on the template. Banner stand templates also include the hidden recoil section that rolls inside the cassette. Text, logos and important information must remain above this area to avoid being hidden when the stand is assembled.
For pop-up exhibition stands, slight panel movement of approximately 1–2mm may occur during assembly. To achieve the best appearance, avoid placing small text or fine lines directly across panel joins. The outer curved panels should also be considered when positioning important design elements, as these areas may not be fully visible from the front.0800 246 1352.
Free digital colour proofs are available upon request before production begins. While proofing provides an excellent opportunity to check artwork, spelling, layout and positioning, requesting proofs may extend production schedules and could affect delivery times. Final approval remains the responsibility of the client, and production only begins once artwork has been approved.
By following Stand Banner's artwork guidelines and using the correct templates, customers can achieve outstanding results with every project. Our experienced design studio is always available to provide professional advice on artwork preparation, colour management, large format printing and exhibition graphics, ensuring your displays are printed accurately, professionally and ready to make a lasting impression.0800 246 1352.
In the event that a reprint is required of any existing stand/printed material originally provided by Matrix or otherwise, please be aware that due to differing conditions/media/inks/processes used from the time the original was printed and the time the reprint is produced, Matrix cannot guarantee a perfect colour match. Stand Banner cannot be held responsible for any colour difference between the original and the newly printed material.
is subject to a slight shift by approx 1.5mm per panel. To avoid any obvious misalignment, when designing a popup stand avoid placing any text across the panel seams. Matrix cannot be held responsible for misalignment due to artwork provided that ignores these conditions. Also, please be aware that the outer edges of any Matrix pop up stands are curved and therefore visibility of any graphic/text on this area will not be possible from directly in front of the stand. Details of this are provided on the appropriate template. It is the client's responsibility to provide the correct artwork and if unsure, should consult the studio on 0800 246 1352.
For more information on our range of display banner stands service please contact us or call Stand Banner on: 0800 246 1352 or on WhatsApp..
