Artwork Specifications & Templates
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The following artwork specifications and guidelines are to help ensure that we receive the highest quality artwork. This will enable us to produce the best quality graphic output. Please read these specifications closely and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Supported File Types
* Adobe Photoshop - Version Creative Suite 4 (CS4) or earlier (tif, .eps) and pdf
* Adobe Illustrator - Version Creative Suite 4 (CS4) or earlier (.ai, .eps) and pdf
* If you are using any other software to create your layout, please submit your artwork as one of the following file types: pdf, eps, or tiff.
File Preparation Instructions
* All graphic files must be built at 150 dpi at the final graphic print size.
* All graphic files must be created using CMYK mode to ensure the best color matching. If you would like a specific color matched, you MUST provide a PMS color or we cannot guarantee color matching. We will try to match as closely as possible but be aware that some Pantone, Florescent or Special colors are not exactly achievable by CYMK process.
* It is best to flatten all images and outline all text to ensure that nothing will drop out or change during file transfer.
Ensure all supporting images, files and fonts are included. A minimum resolution of 150dpi (CMYK colour) at the full printed size is required (1:1 scale).
Note: Photoshop files/scans/images should be 600 dpi at ¼ of the size. This will avoid any pixilation of the image due to low-resolution. Images must be CMYK in eps or tiff format. Jpeg encoding can be used with eps files to minimize file sizes.
Text / Fonts
Where possible ALL text should be converted to outlines/paths/curves in your design software to prevent your font inadvertently being replaced with a similar one.
Bleed
Remember to include sufficient image area on all edges where images or color bleed (print over the edge), usually 3-5mm.
Special Colours
We will try to match as closely as possible but be aware that some Pantone, Florescent or Special colors are not exactly achievable by CYMK process.
Drop Shadows
Artwork that includes drop shadows should be raterized to avoid discrepancies in the output process.
Timelines & Proofs
Once your graphics have been received by us, we will review your file or files to ensure that your artwork has met these specifications to produce the best quality output graphics. If any modifications or changes to the artwork need to be made, you will be notified, and you will have the opportunity to submit new artwork with the necessary changes.
After we have reviewed your artwork, you will receive at least one jpeg (.jpg) proof via email. You must respond
