Ian the £10 proof verification is to verify the file is correct and not corrupt, it doesn't verify the flyer looks ok or anything else
I paid and got a message that the file was wrong and to resubmit it in Jpeg, if I hadn't paid the £10 they would have just printed them even though the flyer would have been illegible
Mike, it does give you the opportunity to confirm that the print looks OK and confirm via a check box.
When you submitted the correct file you will have seen this.
The best file type to use is PDF/X1a which is, as far as I understand, universally recognised as the printing industry standard.
Printcarriers message below: -
"Choose „File verification“ and Print Carrier will double-check your files on the necessary requirements for a excellent printing quality (i.e. right format, size, resolution, bleeding). Therefore we cannot accept any responsibility for spelling mistakes, trimming errors, incorrect folding lines or incorrect resolution etc.!"
We had issues with an error message regarding size (which we new to be correct). We resubmitted several times and the final time no error message was received, nor though were we given the option of approval. We then called and spoke to the Swadlingcote office directly. They advised at this point that we had gone to print. This was a bit of a surprise as it was without our agreement.
I told them to hold fire as we had not agreed. They had the Graphic Designer confirm all was OK and that the print would be fine, although until the flyers were delivered we were slightly nervous.
No matter though as luckily they turned out fine.