01
Card art
Fronts and backs mapped before quote review.
Print file checklist
Check your deck files before supplier review.
Confirm artwork, bleed, safe zones, packaging files, and guidebook assets before you send a commercial intake for human review.
02
Bleed & safe zone
Edges, borders, and small type checked early.
03
Box dieline
Packaging scope separated from card artwork.
04
Guidebook file
Page count and format included when needed.
What this checklist helps prevent.
Most production delays start from small missing inputs. Make file gaps visible before supplier quote review.
Catch edge and alignment risk before proofing.
Keep box work visible in the quote scope.
Flag color workflow before supplier review.
Move forward with cleaner production context.
Next step
Choose the practical route.
The checklist should tell you whether to clean files, learn the format, or submit the RFQ.
Send for human review
Start the intake; keep these 5 local readiness items for follow-up.
Send intake for human review →Need format clarity
Compare product paths and packaging tiers first.
Open guide hub →Need cost context
Review how quantity, finish, and box structure affect price.
View pricing guide →From file check to human review
Not sure if your files are ready?
Send the project anyway. We can flag what still needs prepress attention before production.