Custom Printed RV Awnings
Artwork tips for printed awnings
Use original vector logos or high-resolution images at 100–150 dpi at the final printed size, and specify placement and exact lettering. Printing is CMYK only; review size, spelling and artwork in the free digital proof before approval, with optional custom design help priced separately at $100 per order.
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1. Send originals, not screenshots
For logos and lettering, use original vector artwork such as SVG, AI, EPS or a suitable PDF. Vector paths scale cleanly; saving a small photo inside a PDF does not turn the photo into vector artwork.
For photographs, send the largest original JPG or PNG. Avoid screenshots, social-media downloads and heavily compressed files. A transparent PNG can prevent a white box around a logo; JPEG does not support transparency.
Only submit logos, photographs and other artwork you own or have permission to reproduce. Finding a logo online is not permission to print it.
2. Check resolution at the printed size
Our artwork guidance recommends 100–150 dpi at the full artwork dimensions. At 100 dpi, an image printed 50 inches wide needs about 5,000 pixels across; a 50-by-50-inch image needs about 5,000 by 5,000 pixels. At 150 dpi, that example needs about 7,500 by 7,500 pixels.
Changing a file’s dpi label or enlarging its pixel dimensions does not recover detail that was never captured. The builder’s quality check is a warning tool, not a guarantee of sharp printing. Send a better original if the logo or photo already looks blurry.
Full file and resolution requirements3. Explain placement with a marked reference
Send a photo of your deployed awning and mark where you want the logo or lettering. Identify the front-facing valance and explain whether the mark is a placement note or something to print. Upload the clean logo separately from the marked reference photo.
Keep key text and logos away from edges, seams and attachment areas. Do not guess a universal bleed or safe-margin dimension; confirm the actual layout in your proof. A small logo in a photo is a reference, not necessarily a usable print file.
4. Make the message easy to read
Prioritize the business name, team name or main logo. Short valance lettering is usually easier to scan than a dense list of services or an entire menu. Use strong contrast and avoid tiny details that depend on close-up viewing.
If using a QR code, provide the correct destination and test it at its intended size. A code that works on your screen is not proof it will scan from every angle or distance on installed fabric; retain a readable name or web address as well.
5. Be specific only where it matters
Printing uses CMYK, while screens display RGB. Bright screen colors may shift in print. We do not promise Pantone matching or an exact match to a vehicle wrap or old canopy.
If a particular brand color is required, include its CMYK values in your notes. If a specific font is required, name it and provide appropriate artwork or font information. Otherwise, explain the visual style without listing every incidental color or typeface.
6. Review the free digital proof carefully
- Confirm the nominal size, quantity and hardware review.
- Check every name, number, web address and line of lettering.
- Confirm logo position, orientation and the front-facing edge.
- Verify required brand-color notes and any specific font request.
- Check that annotation circles or arrows are not part of the print.
- Open links and test QR-code destinations before approval.
The digital proof is free. Custom design help is an optional $100 service, not included free design work. Ask for corrections before approval; see pricing and the custom-order policy before authorizing printing.