Most true graphic designers feel that they understand when to use crop marks and bleed. We learnt these best practices in school, but what do our print-houses’ staff say? Are we giving the staff more work or less work? Read more to find out if you have been using your crop marks and bleed properly! What are crop marks and bleed? First, let us define what are crop marks and bleed. Crop marks are the eight short lines in the corners of your file. They tell your printers where to …