Print and Laser Production Resources

Production guides

• Production File Checklist for Print, Cut, and Laser Jobs

  Check dimensions, resolution, color, fonts, cut paths, bleed, and job notes before releasing custom-product artwork to production.

• DPI, PPI, and Image Resolution for Custom Printing

  Calculate pixel dimensions, effective PPI, and final print size without confusing printer DPI with the resolution inside an image file.

• SVG vs DXF vs PDF for Print, Cut, and Laser Production

  Compare SVG, DXF, and PDF for vector artwork, laser cutting, print proofs, dimensions, fonts, layers, and reliable production handoff.

• How to Build Reliable Laser Material Settings

  Create safer, repeatable laser test matrices for power, speed, passes, focus, air assist, material batches, and production quality control.

• Color Management for Custom Print Shops

  Build a practical color workflow using calibrated displays, documented color spaces, ICC profiles, controlled proofs, and substrate-specific expectations.

• Proof Approval Workflow for Custom Product Shops

  Create an auditable approval flow for artwork, dimensions, spelling, placement, color expectations, revisions, and production release.

• Adobe Illustrator to Print and Laser Production Workflow

  Prepare Illustrator artwork for print, cutting, engraving, proof approval, and shop production without losing dimensions or editability.

• LightBurn to Shop Production Workflow

  Connect LightBurn laser files and tested material settings with quoting, proof approval, job records, production release, and repeat orders.

• Shopify Custom Product to Production Workflow

  Turn Shopify custom-product orders into validated artwork, proofs, job tickets, production files, status updates, and repeatable fulfillment.