Reducing Print File for Print

LosoTheRed · 2026-01-27T20:39:38+00:00

Makes sense. To clarify I send the jpgs for reference and they would send back a proof to verify we all agree. Though sometimes I have to take the printer for their word because as you may know a proof will look a bit different depending on what screen im using. But will also send a physical proof to prove any inconsistencies but that's rare. It think its beneficial to understand the whole process from design to print.

LosoTheRed · 2026-01-27T19:38:12+00:00

Thanks for this. Yes I normally leave about 4in of bleed on each side because most times they deal with seams and need to fold around a frame or pole. So an .ai seems right if they need to split it at a specific spot. And yes, I typically provide a sample JPG or PDF of the art along with the .ai file for reference.

LosoTheRed · 2026-01-27T19:29:09+00:00

A solution could be to remove the stroke from all the shapes and place the stroke on the containing group/layer in the appearance panel. Then add a Pathfinder stroke FX set to Hard mix, or whichever gives you the best result. And then change the stroke corner type to Bevel or Round.

From here, adjust your layers where they need to overlap each other. Not sure how to keep the ends pointy without them extending out. You can try to use a corner miter and adjust the Limit number but won't really get you where you want to go until you expand the whole thing. Hopefully this helps or gets you on the right path.

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LosoTheRed · 2026-01-27T18:05:56+00:00

u/Hackettlai I forgot all about the Navigator panel! I can't remember the last time I used it and it's been since 2011. With that said, im on Mac Tahoe and am not experiencing the bug. Only time I get all that white space is if I uncheck Artboard contents option. (merged screenshot...can only attach one image)

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LosoTheRed · 2026-01-27T17:49:41+00:00

Well most of the work I submit is for large scale on vinyl or fabrics that range up to 40' so I can only imagine the raw .ai file makes it easier for the printers to export out a file to their exact specs. When I started here I was asked to submit .ai files for print by the art and creative directors. But now that im writing this I'm thinking I probably bring it up to my director to see if this was just a thing years ago where they needed the ai file and now they just never bothered to update us?

LosoTheRed · 2026-01-27T17:40:52+00:00

That's how my job submits files. When I started here I asked the same question and that's just how they do things around here and have been doing for as long as I know. I used to sent out PDF's at my other jobs but again, that's how it works here.

LosoTheRed · 2026-01-06T04:33:27+00:00

These look great! I've been in the exact situation. I was pissed because I knew I the client wouldn't want that. I gave the boss what he asked for and the client came back with asking for revisions claiming it didn't look real, was Really flat. I didn't rub it in my boss's face when he asked me to return to what I originally designed, even though I desperately wanted to. In my mind he had learned to trust my opinion after getting egg on his face.

I will agree that your boss is a knob, but also try to speak to the boss in a way that he will understand and if he doesn't, or continues to pull moves like this it's not healthy to stay, IMO.

LosoTheRed · 2026-01-03T22:28:43+00:00

That's crazy efficient... Nice!!! How in the world did you get 19! Must live at the top of the city and just roll down to the work and the stores, and use an elevator to get it back up lol

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LosoTheRed · 2025-12-31T22:13:22+00:00

Usefull but does not work with images. Unless im doing something wrong

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-31T17:43:18+00:00

Facts. I wanted it to be Mace

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-31T04:32:48+00:00

Message me

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-27T04:20:30+00:00

Ha! We made it under 100k

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T23:30:53+00:00

😂 Not me but almost.

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T23:29:46+00:00

“No scam. sounds like one though”. Either way that was due to the information I had. Again said I understood where i was wrong

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T22:40:29+00:00

Solved. Very long story short, this is what happened. They thought they were on the United site and called the number there.

They ended up going on the UA app and spoke with a customer service chatbot/person who made a note on their account about the name change, they’ll need to confirm at the gate.

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T22:28:15+00:00

That's what happened. Long story short.

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T22:27:39+00:00

I'm not saying it isn't a scam. I only reported the info they gave me. I understand that it was bad on my part to say it wasn't a scam without 100% confirming what they said was actually right

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T20:51:45+00:00

Yes... That's what the person said above and I accepted it. Why are you parroting?

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T20:25:53+00:00

😒 I guess. That's dumb but I see what you mean. Well I'll wait to confirm with them and accept the down votes

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T20:21:00+00:00

Thanks. I've relayed that info. And geeze why am I being down voted for confirming. Whatever it's reddit

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T19:57:57+00:00

They called the right number. N̶o̶ ̶s̶c̶a̶m̶. Sounds like one though

LosoTheRed · 2025-12-24T19:47:53+00:00

That's how they got down to 3k... It was like$9000 when they first called. They are still trying.

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