Document size: Same size as final trim size of piece
Bleed: Set your bleed to .125" on all sides
Safe Area: Set your margins to .125" and keep all important elements (logos, text, and images that
do not bleed) within these margins
Scratch Area: Scratch off cards require additional space around the scratch area in order to provide a safe zone for its placement and ensure critical elements are not covered by the scratch off. Please
use the following guidelines when creating your artwork:
- 1" Square Scratch Off: 1.25" Square Safe Area
- 1" Round Scratch Off: 1.25" Round Safe Area
- 2" x 1" Rectangle Scratch Off: 2.25" x 1.25" Safe Area
Prize Area: To ensure your prize area is completely covered by the scratch off, you will need to size your prize area smaller than the scratch off. Please use the following guidelines when
creating your artwork:
- 1" Square Scratch Off: .75" Square Prize Area
- 1" Round Scratch Off: .75" Round Prize Area
- 2" x 1" Rectangle Scratch Off: 1.75" x .75" Prize Area
Resolution: 300 PPI for all images is strongly recommended for best print quality
File Type: PDFs are preferred
Uploading files: Please upload your main artwork file to this product page by selecting "Upload Your File
& Order Now". After you place your order, one of our account representatives will contact you to discuss your prizes and variable data. If you have multiple artwork files or an Excel spreadsheet with your
variable data, you will be asked to submit it at that time.
If you need any help with creating your print ready artwork, please give us a call at 800-227-7377 or email us at info@uspress.com.