When you hear the term bleed, you think of the medical field and dealing with a bloody nose. But bleed is also used in the printing industry but under a completely different meaning. 

What Is Bleeds When It Comes To Printing? 

The bleed is the area on the side of a document that allows the printer for natural movement during guillotining and design inconsistencies. In printing, bleed refers to printing that extends beyond where a sheet will be trimmed. In other words, it relates to the decorated area. 

Why Do I Need Bleeds? 

You should set up your document with bleeds to prevent your printed product from having unsightly white lines around the border. Bleed defines an extra 1/8th (.125”) image or background color beyond the trim area. 

When you extend the artwork beyond the final trim, you eliminate the possibility of having a thin strip of unprinted paper along the edges of your document. A slight shift in the paper might occur when it is being trimmed at the printer if you do not allow for bleed. 

Learn More About Bleeds And How We Can Help With Your Next Print Project 

We put big stacks of paper at a time, ensuring we always use bleeds the right way for our clients. Bleeds are essential, and so is quality work, which is why we can help with your next print marketing project. Contact us today by clicking here or filling out the form below!