Leave Adobe Illustrator files layered, do not flatten. If you are creating the document in either Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign and you are certain there will be no additional changes, please turn all fonts to outline.ġ6.
Review your PDF carefully to ensure all elements appear as they should in the final output.ġ5. Please provide a low-resolution PDF that we can reference for content. For color accuracy, please reference all Pantone colors and include a color proof for each file.ġ4. White ink is available in 256 shades, so the grayscale layer will be translated as such: 100% black will print 100% white ink, 75% black will print 75% white, 50% black will print as 50% white, 25% black will print 25% white and 0% black will print clear.ġ3. Include all artwork for white ink on a separate layer as grayscale artwork. All files must use CMYK or CMYK based Pantone colors.ġ2. All files are printed as four color process, so working in 1 or 2 colors will not lower costs. All QuarkXPress documents must be saved as high-resolution PDF files, or be converted to Adobe Photoshop files.ġ1. If the sum of your linked files exceeds 2GB then Adobe cannot embed the linked files.ġ0. Please note that Adobe Illustrator and InDesign have a 2GB file limit. If your Photoshop images are larger than 1.5GB or 30,000 pixels in either dimension, we may need to lower your resolution, but we will accept larger files.ĩ. The path should have a minimum amount of points and not be a conversion from a selection with thousands of points.Ĩ. All files to be die cut (drag knife, laser, router or water jet) need a vector path on a separate layer. When printing to rigid substrates or adhesive vinyl we request a resolution of 200 ppi with. For fabric, carpet and banner vinyl, we request a resolution of 150 ppi with 2 in. If you need to work at a reduced size, clearly indicate what scale.Ħ.
Whenever possible work at full size, this will give you a better perspective on how elements will look. Please use “package” as opposed to making copies of font folders on the desktop. You must outline your fonts (preferred) or include the fonts used in your files. We also accept Adobe InDesign files but additional pre-imaging fees may apply. Make sure to embed all links before saving to PDF. Clearly, state your final trim and bleed sizes, do not include crop marks in PDF files. Our preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or high-resolution PDF. If your project output is critical we suggest a printed proof, at an additional cost.Ĥ. We will provide a low-resolution PDF proof before producing any project. When using an outside file transfer service make sure the link can be downloaded anonymously, (not specific to any email address).ģ. For larger files you may use the Enhance A Colour upload form (bottom of our homepage) or an outside file transfer service (wetransfer, hightail, dropbox).
Files may be submitted by emailed if under 20mb. Please reference Pantone colors when possible and include a color proof for each project.Ģ.