1 Verify dimensions and orientation
Match the pixel canvas to the booth software. For a 4 by 6 inch print at 300 pixels per inch, use 1200 by 1800 pixels for portrait or 1800 by 1200 for landscape. Confirm whether the printer is actually producing 4 by 6, two 2 by 6 strips or another layout.
2 Check every word and logo
Confirm the event name, date, venue, hashtag and sponsor order against the approved source. Use current vector or high-resolution logo files. Do not pull a small logo from a website and enlarge it for print.
3 Inspect transparency
Open the PNG over both a dark and a light test image. The photo windows must remain transparent. Look for white halos around logos, accidental background rectangles and partially erased pixels.
4 Test safe areas
Keep critical content away from trim edges and expected face positions. Print one real sample and compare it with the on-screen preview. Printer scaling, margins and software settings can reveal problems that are invisible in the design file.
5 Test delivery outputs
Review the printed file, emailed file, texted file and social version if each is enabled. A layout that is correct in print can be cropped or recompressed in digital delivery.
A repeatable production record
Record the approved canvas size, software profile, printer model, color setting and final filename. Consistent naming reduces the chance that an older revision will be loaded onsite. PhotoBoothCanvas generates print-ready transparent overlays from the selected size, style and brand assets, but the operator should still validate the final file in the production system.
Frequently asked questions
What is preflight?
It is the final technical and content check performed before artwork enters production.
Is 72 pixels per inch enough for a 4 by 6 print?
Pixel dimensions matter most in this workflow. A 1200 by 1800 image contains the pixels needed for a 4 by 6 print at 300 pixels per inch.
Why print a physical test?
It exposes scaling, cropping, color and readability issues that may not appear on a monitor.
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