PDF export from Affinity Publisher

1. Start Affinity Publisher
2. Create a new document under the tab «print-ready»
3. Configure your desired format as specified in the PDF sample file
4. Select the color profile «ICO-Coated v2 (ECI)» under «Color»
5. Choose the bleed area of 3mm for the content
6. Design your project
7. When designing, make sure that you position objects correctly with a bleed of 3mm
8. Generate the PDF file via «File» / «Export»
9. Activate under the item «Area», «All Pages» and select the following settings under «More»:
   
   • - Dpi: 300
   • - Compatibility PDF/X-4
   • - Color space CMYK / profile ISO Coated v2 (ECI)
   • - Activate bleed area included
   • - Do NOT activate printer marks
   • - Embed fonts: All fonts (activate font subgroups)
   
10. Export the PDF