File Preparation

Instructions for artwork

We require all artwork to be sized proportionately to the required size.

We accept the following file formats for all of your printing needs.

• JPEG
• TIFF (all images must be linked and flattened for output)
• PDF (all images must be linked and flattened for output)
• AI (Adobe Illustrator)
• EPS (Adobe Illustrator)
• CorelDraw

Instructions for Photoshop files

Please note that Photoshop is not a layout program and the following are minimum requirements for print output

Create a document in 85-100 ppi at final size

Photoshop Images

• Original scanned images are at a minimum resolution of 85 ppi at final size and color within Photoshop
• Use CMYK mode
• Please be aware of color shift when translating a RGB image to CMYK

Fonts within Photoshop

• When flatten image, all fonts become part of bitmap artwork( if you save document as EPS)
• Supply all fonts used in artwork (if you save the file unflatten in TIFF)

Saving your document

• Save your document in EPS or TIFF format
• DO NOT send PSD files

Instructions for Illustrator files

• Document has to be set-up in the right proportion to the final output

Illustrator Artwork

• All photoshop images are set to CMYK color
• Tiff or EPS files formats ( Please do not use picts or gifs)
• Original scanned images are at a minimum resolution of 85 ppi at final size
• All strokes have to be outlined
• Please insure that all images are updated and embedded

Color within Illustrator

• We Can Not guarantee perfect pantone color matches, no one can! What looks one color on your monitor will have some difference on paper and the same way when printed on various substrates
• All color fills used within Illustrator are CMYK
• All color strokes used within Illustrator are CMYK
• All gradient colors used within Illustrator are CMYK
• Please be aware of color shift when translating a RGB image to CMYK

Instructions for CorelDraw Artwork

• All artwork needs to be curved
• All strokes have to be outlined
• Please include all font and font types with the curved artwork