When preparing your design for printing, whether it’s a sleek business card, an eye-catching poster, or an informative brochure, you might encounter the term "bleed." It's a crucial element to ensure your final product looks exactly as you envisioned, without any unsightly white borders. Let’s simplify this concept.

Bleed is a printing term that refers to extending your design slightly beyond the edge of the final cut size of your product. At Jukebox, we recommend adding a .125" (1/8 inch) bleed on all sides of your design. This extra margin allows for any minor discrepancies that might occur during the cutting process, ensuring that your design fully covers the edge of your printed item, edge-to-edge.

The cutting process, while precise, can vary slightly from sheet to sheet. This minor variance is why adding a .125" bleed is essential. It acts as a safety net, ensuring that even if the cutting is slightly off, your design still extends all the way to the edges, maintaining that polished, professional look.

At Jukebox, we’re dedicated to delivering the highest quality, which is why we stress the importance of including a .125" bleed in your designs. Though we strive for and achieve near-perfect cutting precision, the bleed ensures your printed products always meet your expectations, looking exactly as you designed them, every single time.

Adding a .125" bleed to your design is a small step that makes a significant difference in the outcome of your printed materials. It’s an easy adjustment that guarantees your designs look professional, with vibrant, edge-to-edge color and imagery, just as intended. If you have any questions about setting up your design with a bleed or any other printing needs, the Jukebox team is here to support you.