27% of global printing delays are caused by file errors (VIGC report). For example, an e-commerce customer reduced the return rate by 83% through bleed repair.
Emergency 1: Bleed Missing
Symptom: White edges after trimming
5-Min Fix:
Photoshop: Image > Canvas Size (+3mm all sides)
Online Tool: PreflightPro.com auto-bleed generator
Prevention: Always include bleed marks (Standard: 3mm)
Emergency 2: Fonts Not Embedded
Symptom: Text shows as rectangles
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Illustrator: Type > Create Outlines (Cmd+Shift+O)
Acrobat: Preflight > PDF Fixups > Embed Fonts
Pro Tip: Send print-ready PDF/X-4 files
Emergency 3: Low-Resolution Images
Symptom: Pixelated prints (<300dpi)
Triage Protocol:
✅ Mild Case (225-299dpi):
Photoshop: Preserve Details 2.0 upscaling
✅ Critical (<150dpi):
Use VanceAI Image Enlarger
Replace via Adobe Stock Express
Emergency 4: RGB Color Shift
Symptom: Bright blue turns dull purple
Color Rescue:
Convert to CMYK (Coated FOGRA39)
Attach Pantone reference: PANTONE 15-3943 TCX | CMYK: 100,55,0,0
Emergency 5: Missing Die Line
Symptom: Custom stickers cut inaccurately
Surgical Fix:
Create spot color layer named “DIE LINE”
Draw vector path with 100% Magenta stroke
Export PDF with “Overprint Preview”
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