AI-generated artwork can look fantastic on your screen, but it isn’t always ready for professional printing. Many AI images are created at lower resolutions and in RGB (screen) colour rather than the high-resolution, print-ready formats and colour profiles used for professional printing.
When enlarged for banners, signs, apparel, posters, or other printed products, an unprepared AI image can result in blurry details, pixelation, distorted text, or colours that look different from what you see on your screen.
The good news? We can help. Send us your AI-generated artwork before placing your order, and our team will check the resolution and colour for print suitability.
If your artwork isn’t print-ready, don’t worry. We can help you determine the best way to recreate, enhance, or prepare your artwork as a high-quality, print-ready file that will look sharp and professional on your finished product.
Please refer to the recommended dimensions and specifications provided on this page for each print product, including business cards, brochures, flyers, and more. Submit your artwork in print-ready PDF format, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines, high-resolution images (300 DPI), and CMYK colour settings. Include the required bleed and crop marks where applicable. Before submitting, carefully check your file for spelling, sizing, alignment, colours, and other design details, as printed materials are produced according to the artwork supplied.
Start by downloading the art template for your specific product from the JC Print & Marketing Art Templates page at jcprints.ca/art-templates/. Each template is a PDF that shows the exact dimensions, bleed area, and safe zone for that print format. Build your design within the template guidelines, save it as a print-ready PDF in CMYK colour mode at 300 DPI, and upload it through the Job Upload portal on the website.
These three terms refer to different areas within a print template. The trim line is where the printed piece will be cut to its final size. The bleed is a small extension usually 0.125 inches beyond the trim line, where background colours or images should extend, so there are no white edges if the cut shifts slightly. The safe zone is the area inside the trim line where all important content like text, logos, and contact details should stay, so nothing gets accidentally cut off.
Yes, you can use Canva or similar online tools to create your design, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Online tools often default to RGB colour mode and 72–96 DPI resolution, neither of which is suitable for professional printing. Before submitting your file, make sure to export it at the highest available resolution, ideally as a PDF. It's also a good idea to cross-reference your design dimensions against the JC Print & Marketing template for your product to confirm the sizing and bleed are correct.
The most widely used business card size is 3.5 x 2 inches, and JC Print & Marketing offers a template for this standard format. If you're looking for something a little different, templates are also available for a square card (2.5 x 2.5 inches), a slim bookmark-style card (2 x 7 inches), and a larger folded-style card (3.5 x 4 inches). The right size depends on how much information you need to include and the impression you want to make. The standard size fits easily into wallets and cardholders, while the square or slim formats tend to stand out in a stack.
It depends on how far away your audience will be reading the banner. For storefronts and close-range displays, a 24 x 48 or 36 x 60 inch banner is usually sufficient. For larger venues, fences, or displays meant to be seen from across a parking lot or street, formats like 48 x 96 or 36 x 96 inches give you the visibility you need. JC Print & Marketing provides templates for nine banner sizes in total, as well as a 33 x 88 inch rollup banner template for trade shows and indoor events. The template you download will confirm the exact dimensions and bleed requirements for your chosen size.
The letter fold (also called a tri-fold) is the most commonly used brochure format for small businesses. It divides an 8.5 x 11 sheet into three equal panels, fits neatly into standard envelopes, and works well in rack card displays, making it practical for service-based businesses, clinics, real estate offices, and restaurants. We also offer templates for half fold, gate fold, roll fold, and supersize versions of both the gate and half fold, giving you options if your content or distribution method calls for something different.
For businesses that want to attract the foot traffic from the sidewalk, both A-frames and sandwich boards are strong options. A-frames from JC Print & Marketing come in 24 x 18 and 24 x 36 inches, while sandwich board templates are available in 18 x 23, 23 x 32, and 31 x 47 inches. Sandwich boards tend to offer a larger display surface and a more substantial street presence, while A-frames are lighter and easier to move in and out daily. Both are double-sided, so your message is visible from both directions of foot traffic.
For permanent or long-term outdoor signage in Edmonton's climate, aluminum signage is the most durable choice; it holds up against wind, rain, and UV exposure without warping or fading. Coroplast (corrugated plastic) is a more affordable option for medium-term outdoor use, commonly seen in real estate, construction, and event signage. Foam board is best kept indoors, as it's lightweight and easy to mount but not weather-resistant. We provide templates for all three materials across multiple sizes, from 12 x 18 all the way up to 96 x 48 inches.
In most cases, yes, if the dimensions match, the same artwork file can be used for different sign substrates. That said, colour output can look slightly different depending on the material's surface texture and finish. Aluminum has a smoother surface that tends to produce sharper, more vibrant colour, while coroplast has a slightly textured surface that can soften fine detail. If consistent colour across multiple substrates matters for your project, it's worth checking with our team before placing your order.
Yes, we offer templates for construction signs in five sizes: 3.25 x 5.75, 3.25 x 7.5, 6.75 x 24, 24 x 18, and 24 x 24 inches. These are used for contractor identification, site safety notices, and development boards. Also, we provide templates for GVW/Tare tags in 15 x 2 and 20 x 3 inches, specialized vehicle labels that display gross vehicle weight and tare weight, required under Alberta transportation regulations for commercial vehicles.
We offer custom printed envelopes across a broad range of sizes. Standard business envelopes include the #9 (4 x 9 inches) and #10 (4.125 x 9.5 inches), along with greeting card-sized options from A2 (4.375 x 5.75 inches) through to A9 (5.75 x 8.75 inches). For larger documents, catalogue envelope templates in 9 x 12 and 10 x 13 inches are available. A windowed #10 envelope template is also offered for businesses using direct mail, allowing the recipient's address to show through without a separate label.
For handout and door-to-door distribution, the 4 x 6 and 4 x 9 inch flyer sizes are the most practical; they're compact, easy to carry in bulk, and large enough to include your key message and contact details without overwhelming the recipient. If you need more space for content like a menu, service list, or event schedule, the 8.5 x 11 inch format gives you a full page to work with. We provide templates for seven flyer sizes in total, so you can choose based on how much content you're working with and how you plan to distribute.
A tearaway postcard is a printed piece that includes a perforated section the recipient can detach and keep separately, typically used for coupons, reply cards, appointment reminders, or referral forms. JC Print & Marketing offers tearaway postcard templates in 3.5 x 8.5 and 6 x 11 inches. They're particularly effective for healthcare, dental, and service-based businesses that want to include a detachable reminder or discount offer alongside their main message. Standard postcard templates are also available in sizes from 4 x 6 inches up to 8.5 x 5.5 inches if a simpler format suits your campaign better.
At JC Print & Marketing, posters are printed on heavier paper stock and are designed for display purposes. Sizes range from 9 x 12 up to 36 x 48 inches, making them well-suited for retail promotions, window displays, and event advertising. Large format paper prints are available in sizes from 19 x 27 up to 27 x 40 inches. They are typically used for presentation prints, architectural drawings, and art reproductions where print quality and detail are the priority. Templates are available for both, and each clearly shows the bleed and safe zone specifications for that particular size.
NCR forms, short for No Carbon Required, are multi-part forms that create duplicate or triplicate copies automatically when you write on the top sheet, without needing carbon paper. They're widely used for invoices, work orders, delivery receipts, service agreements, and rental contracts across trades, healthcare, and logistics. JC Print & Marketing offers NCR form templates in six sizes from 5.9 x 9 up to 9 x 14 inches and carbonless form templates in 5.5 x 8.5 inches and 8.5 x 11 inches. If your business relies on paper-based documentation, these are a practical and professional solution.
Yes, we print fully customized notepads in four sizes: 3.5 x 8.5 inches, 4.25 x 5.5 inches, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, and 8.5 x 11 inches. Custom notepads are a practical promotional item that keeps your brand visible on a client's desk every day. Note cards are also available in 4.125 x 5.5 and 4.5 x 6.25 inch formats, and are commonly used for personalized client thank-you notes, gift enclosures, and handwritten correspondence. Both products can be designed with your logo, brand colours, and contact details using the templates provided on the JC Print & Marketing website.
Yes, we offer custom printed presentation folders in the standard 9 x 12 inch size, available with either a 3-inch pocket or a 4-inch pocket. These folders are ideal for organizing proposals, client packages, contracts, and marketing materials in a polished, professional way. The 3-inch pocket works well for standard document sets, while the 4-inch pocket accommodates thicker packages. Both templates are available to download from the Art Templates page, and your design can include full-colour branding on both the front and back covers.
Yes, custom gift certificates are available in 3 x 7 and 3.5 x 8.5 inches, and can be designed with your branding, denomination fields, and terms of use. Folded greeting cards are printed in three sizes: 5.5 x 8.25, 6.25 x 9, and 10 x 7 inches, making them suitable for seasonal client mailers, thank-you cards, and event invitations. Using the template ensures the fold line is correctly placed in your design so the inside and outside panels align properly when printed and folded.
Car magnets are one of the most cost-effective mobile advertising tools available; they attach securely to any steel vehicle surface and remove cleanly without leaving residue or damaging paint. JC Print & Marketing offers car magnet templates in five sizes, from a compact 11 x 8.5 inches up to a large 24 x 18 inches, giving you flexibility based on your vehicle size and how much design space you need. They're popular with tradespeople, delivery services, real estate agents, and small business owners who want brand visibility on the road without committing to a permanent vehicle wrap.
AI-generated images can be used for professional printing but only if they meet the technical requirements for print production. Most AI image tools generate files at screen resolution (72–96 DPI) and in RGB colour mode, which is not suitable for commercial printing. When these files are scaled up for larger formats like banners, signs, or posters, the result is often blurry or pixelated output. We recommend sending your AI-generated artwork to the team before placing your order. Our team will review the resolution and colour profile, and if the file isn't print-ready, we can help you find the best way to prepare or recreate it as a sharp, professional-quality file.