Newcomers to the printing industry might not have heard the term “full-bleed” before.

Newcomers to the printing industry might not have heard the term “full-bleed” before. In this context, “bleeding” means to set up distinct zones of color that extend past the trim area. That way, you won’t risk leaving behind noticeable and ugly lines at the borders of the page. Oversized sheets serve as the media that feature the image or background. Then it’s cut down to its proper size, where the “bleeding” effect literally comes into the picture.   (more…)