| 1. |
Electronic files should be
created and saved as close as
possible to the final size for
output. We can enlarge or
reduce to exact size needs. |
| 2. |
We
use the following computer
platforms: Macintosh OS and
Microsoft PCs |
| 3. |
We
support the following commercial
designer software: (Mac or PC)
| • Adobe Illustrator
10.0 |
• Corel Draw 11.0 |
• QuarkXpress 4.3* |
• Microsoft Word |
| • Adobe Photoshop 7.0 |
• PowerPoint |
• Typestyler 3.0 |
• Aldus Freehand (Save
as Illustrator) |
(*Any placed files must be saved as a separate linked file, not imbedded.) |
| 4. |
We accept removable media on 1.4 Floppy disks, CDs, or 100 Mb Zip Drive Disks. |
| 5. |
Save and send files in EPS format, Acrobat PDF, high resolution JPEG, not TIFF or PICT. |
| 6. |
For best results, provide type in a vector program like Adobe Illustrator and convert all fonts to outline paths. Otherwise please provide all fonts used in layout. |
| 7. |
For offset printing we recommend a minimum line weight of .15 point. Anything finer than this may not print sharply. Halftones should be output at 133 lpi. For screen printing we recommend a minimum line weight of .5 point. Anything finer than this may not print sharply. Halftones should be output at 50 lpi. |
| 8. |
Include all printer and screen display fonts when you provide a file. We have some fonts, but this will assure complete accuracy (or convert all fonts to paths, before sending). |
| 9. |
Review designs that may have been clipped when another element was pasted over them. This is often the case when a background appears clear, but is really opaque white when pasted down. All pasted paths should be supplied with clipping paths. |
| 10. |
Many colors in RGB do not
separate well in CMYK. It is
best to provide the artwork in
RGB format along with a color
copy of the file as you want
it. Conversion to CMYK in
Photoshop is very important.
The printer needs to make this
conversion to ensure the correct
printing parameters. |
| 11. |
Provide printout proof whenever
possible. In the case of
4-color process, a color proof
must be included and stipulate
that is the most recent version
and was prepared from the file
on the supplied disk. |
| 12. |
Only send copies of your files.
Never send the originals.
Always provide a faxed copy,
JPEG file, or color printout
for reference. |
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