Art Preparation Specifications:

When submitting your own art for “ready to print” jobs please use the following information as a guideline.

Print File Formats

  • .PDF (short for Portable Document Format) is a file format developed by Adobe as a means of distributing compact, platform-independent documents. ...

  • .EPS (Preferred for large signs and banners) ...

  • .JPG (Preferred for images) ...

  • .TIFF (Preferred for high resolution images)

Convert to a Print-Ready File

  1. First, convert all text to outlines. Depending on the software you are using this can be done several ways.

  2. Usually, Select > All. Type > Create outline.

  3. File > Save as. Set format to Adobe PDF, EPS, JPG, TIFF. Click Save.

  4. Always start with decent resolution setting prior to starting your design.

    1. Set your documents art board to your desired print size, i.e.,3’x6’ banner (36”x72” document size)

    2. Resolution should be set to 300dpi, 150 minimum

    3. Set up the right bleed, trim and safety area. Leave at least a ⅛” bleed on all four sides. Do not leave any important information or graphics outside the trim line or it will be lost after final cutting. As an extra precaution, don’t place text to close to the trim line so there’s no risk for it to be partially cut-off

    4. Design in layers if possible

    5. Use Pantone spot colors if accessible

    6. Make sure your files are converted to CMYK before sending to print. There is a difference between RGB and CMYK

    7. We recommend using 
      C 60 M 40 Y 40 K 100 
      This will give you a deep, dark, rich black.

    8. Fonts should be turned to outlines, especially if licensed font

      1. Otherwise, you will need to submit all font when submitting your file

    9. Provide low-resolution JPEG file for a proof

We can accept native files from the following software for printing:

  1. Adobe Illustrator

  2. Adobe Photoshop

  3. Adobe InDesign

  4. Adobe PDF

  5. Corel Draw

Other 3rd party software

Always contact us first to discuss the software you are using if you are not sure of its compatibility

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