Guidelines For Submitting Artwork:

As a rule offset printing has strict requirements for preparing artwork for printing. Digital output is a lot more lenient. Both have their pros and cons depending on your application. Call us to discuss the best method for your project and file preparation.

Adobe Indesign:

PC/MAC

Save your files as CS2 or higher
Convert ALL type to OUTLINES
Any placed images MUST be supplied separately from artwork...NOT EMBEDDED
Send all linked files.

Adobe Illustrator:

PC/MAC

Save your files as CS2 or higher
Convert ALL type to OUTLINES
Any placed images MUST be supplied separately from artwork...NOT EMBEDDED

Adobe PhotoShop:

PC/MAC

CMYK or Grayscale in either .tif or .eps formats
Screen at 150 lpi (lines per inch) and Resolution at 300 dpi (dots per inch)

Corel Draw:

Save your files as Version 12 or higher...
Convert ALL type to CURVES

Publisher:

Use the prepare for commercial printer feature
or make a print ready PDF version of your file (we will not be able to modify)

Microsoft Word:

Use the prepare for commercial printer feature
or make a print ready PDF version of your file (we will not be able to modify)

Fonts:

Provide all used fonts with each document
Include any font used in a graphic that has NOT been converted to outlines
PC or Mac fonts not converted to outlines may need to be substituted with another font. In the event that we do not have your desired font, the closest possible match will be substituted and an updated proof will be sent for your approval.

Miscellaneous:

Unwanted items in your artwork should be deleted, not merely covered with a white text box or image box.
Please include at least 1/16" bleed area if applicable.
Keep all copy within .125" (1/8") from the page edges...but .25" (1/4") is safer.
Clearly print return info (co. name & address) on all disks if you would like them back.
Emails work for files that are 10-15 Megabytes. If you have larger files please contact us for our FTP account
Please remember to either Zip (PC) or Stuff (Mac) your files before sending.(This is important! Uncompressed files are in danger of corruption).

Getting us the file:

CD, Flash USB/Firewire Drive, Camera card.
Email files under 10 MB
FTP site for larger files.
Use either WinZip (PC) or StuffIt (Mac) for protecting the files and for reducing file size

Documents:

provide artwork as 1 up.
allow a margin from artwork to the edge of page of at least 1/8" (.125) * unless a bleed is required (see question "What is a Bleed")
for bleeds ...extend artwork past edge of page by 1/8" (.125)

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