The most common use of the term “bleed” will usually refer to an unpleasant and often painful encounter. In the print business, a bleed actually refers to an image in your print piece that extends all the way to the edge of a page rather than one that is set up with a border. An additional 1/8 of an inch is generally allotted to allow for shift during the trimming stage. Proper file setup and correct image placement is imperative for a bleed to appear professional.