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 and Adobe Illustrator:
PC/MAC
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Save your files as CS4 or higher
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Send all fonts OR Convert ALL FONTS to OUTLINES or CURVES
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Any placed images MUST be supplied AS LINKS... NOT EMBEDDED
Adobe PhotoShop:
PC/MAC
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CMYK or Grayscale in either .jpg .tif or .eps formats
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Minimum Resolution at size of 300 dpi (dots per inch)
Corel Draw:
PC
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Save your files as Version 14 or higher...
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Convert ALL fonts to CURVES
Publisher:
PC
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Run "Design Checker for Commercial Printer" and the use the "Prepare for commercial printer" feature
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or make a print ready PDF version of your file (we will not be able to modify)
Microsoft Word:
PC
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"Prepare for commercial printer" feature
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or make a print ready PDF version of your file (we will not be able to modify)
Fonts:
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Provide all used fonts with each document
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Include any font used in a graphic that has NOT been converted to outlines
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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:
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Unwanted items in your artwork should be deleted, not merely covered with a white text box or image box.
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Please include at least 1/16" bleed area if applicable.
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Keep all copy within .125" (1/8") from the page edges...but .25" (1/4") is safer.
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Clearly print return info (co. name & address) on all disks if you would like them back.
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Emails work for files that are 10-15 Megabytes. If you have larger files please contact us for our FTP account
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Please remember to either Zip (PC) or Stuff-It (Mac) your files before sending.
(This is important! Uncompressed files are in danger of corruption).
Getting us the file:
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CD, Flash USB/Firewire Drive, Camera card.
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Email files under 10 MB
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use our FTPsite for larger files.
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Use either WinZip (PC) or StuffIt (Mac) for protecting the files and for reducing file size
Documents:
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provide artwork as 1 up.
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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")
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for bleeds ...extend artwork past edge of page by 1/8" (.125)