Saving Illustrator PDFs with a Bleed

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by Hecky, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I recently bought a business card, but now I'm trying to print it with vista print and they want a bleed around the edge. I look around Illustrator for this feature, and find it, when I want to save as a PDF. I enter the amount I want around the edge and press save.

    It hasant added the bleed. Please help me, by telling me what I'm not doing!

    -Hecky
     
    Hecky, Aug 27, 2007 IP
  2. eruct

    eruct Well-Known Member

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    Have you tried using the template that they offer? Here is a link:

    vistaprint.com/vp/ns/propath/ProductDetails.aspx?pf_id=079&pfid=079&path=propath&previewFull=true&side=1&selectedTab=1#ProductDetails

    *sorry, don't have enough posts to add a live link yet*

    Anyway, if you have the Illustrator file from your designer just copy and paste it on top of their template making sure to go to the edge (the outer most light blue lines)
    As they recommend, just make sure to delete the 'guides' layer or click the eye ball icon to turn it off before saving.

    Feel free to PM me with any other questions.
    Best of luck.
     
    eruct, Aug 27, 2007 IP
  3. Hecky

    Hecky Like a Dungeon Dragon!

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    Hmm that's quite a good idea :) I'll try it.
     
    Hecky, Aug 28, 2007 IP