Convert outlines or strokes to a shape or path— ensures proper thickness of design during conversion.
Designate Pantone equivalent for all spot colors.
Gradients or transparencies may be reproduced in 4-color process.
Artwork should be at size & laid out containing shape indicating the final panel or sign size & placement.
RASTER (4-COLOR PROCESS) ARTWORK
Images must be 150 resolution DPI or higher at print size.
Resolution cannot be increased if working with lower resolution image to start.
Digitally created process images should be CYMK format.
Note any color change in the image when converting from RGB to CMYK and adjust colors as needed.
Need copies of all original supporting files used to create an image.
When sending Photoshop images do NOT flatten or merge layers.
Spot colors should be used in addition to the process image when color is critical such as company logos, text or borders. Large coverage backgrounds may also require a spot color.
NON-DIGITAL ARTWORK
Any non-digital artwork needs to be supplied in largest format possible for scanning and recreating.
MISCELLANEOUS
All artwork with colors to edge of finished product need bleed.
1” on banners
1/4” on all other products
Artwork should not include additional printer marks aside from crop marks.
ACCEPTED FILE FORMATS
EPS, PDF, JPG,PSD, TIFF
All files must be at size, in Windows format, and at 150 DPI.
