Learn how to design and print a Puzzle globally with Cloudprinter.com in just a few simple steps.
Download Puzzle Templates in all available sizes in AI and PDF formats via the link.
With the help of the templates, you can prepare the file for print in your Adobe Illustrator simply and easily.
*While preparing your file for print, you’ll have to exclude the bleeds layer.
Follow these 5 simple steps to design and prepare your Puzzle for print:
- Choose a Puzzle size
To design your Puzzle, you'll first need to pick the preferred size for your Puzzle.
For this, check available Puzzle sizes and select the one that fits you. Currently, the available size is 480х340 mm (18.897x13.385 in) or 680x480 mm (26.772x18.898 in). - Set Puzzle bleeds
To ensure your Puzzle is cut appropriately, don't forget to set the bleeds while designing your puzzle.
The bleed area should be set to 5 mm (0.197 in) on each side of your Puzzle. - Choose a box size
Select from available box sizes. Currently, the available size is 373x273x56 mm (14.685x10.748x2.205 in). - Set folded edges and bleeds
To make sure your Puzzle box design is printed and cut appropriately, set bleeds — 3 mm (0.125 in) at each side.
While preparing the box, you'll have to keep in mind folded edges — 15 mm (0.590 in). - Prepare file for printing
- Set 300 DPI resolution
- Choose RGB print
- Save the file in PDF/X-4
Keep in mind Europe-wide standards and regulations while printing Puzzles:
Puzzle with more than 20 pieces up to and including 500 pieces:
These Puzzles are considered toys for children aged 36 months to 14 years, according to the Toys Directive 2009/48/EC. Therefore, you'll have to label your Puzzle conforming to the requirements of this Directive.
While designing the box for your Puzzle, don't forget to add the required marking on the packaging, making sure it's clearly visible, permanent, and legible:
- Identification number, type designation.
Include the barcode of the order number on the Puzzle Box.
- Serial number (traceability).
Add the barcode of the order number to the Puzzle Box.
- Manufacturer's identification /distributor.
Add postal address, postal address of the marketer, no Postbox, and complete address from your customer.
Puzzle with more than 500 pieces
Puzzles with more than 500 pieces are not considered toys and are subject to the ProdSG as consumer goods.
To make sure your Puzzle is labeled according to the regulations, don't forget to add the following specifications to your Puzzle Box design.
Remember, the required marking on the packaging must be clearly visible, permanent, and legible:
- Identification number, type designation.
Include the barcode of the order number on the Puzzle Box.
- Serial number (traceability)
Add the barcode of the order number to the Puzzle Box.
- Manufacturer's identification/distributor postal address
Postal address, postal address of the marketer, no Postbox, complete Address from your customer.
Well done! Now you can print your Puzzle all over the world as close to the delivery destination as possible.