Should you wish to create your artwork, we have prepared the following guide to assist you with your electronic file preparation and submission. If you have a specific problem that is not covered in this guide or have other questions, please feel free to contact us. Improperly prepared files can cause delays in production.
Quick Checklist
► All fonts are converted to outlines or curves.
► Type is legible and crisp.
► Page layout is correct.
► Margins are set.
► Artwork matches the specified dimensions.
► All linked files and images are placed in separate folders.
► Colors in CMYK mode (preferred).
Bleeds
A 1/8″ border must be added to pictures and designs bleeding to the trim edge so that there is no white space or border showing around the artwork. It is also important to keep text at least a 1/4″ away from the paper edge or the trim line to prevent accidental cropping. If bleed is required for the product it will be indicated in the template.
Image Resolutions
► All images and pictures should be 300 dpi.
Color Specifications
Print previews are not a safe and sure measuring tool for color accuracy. Colors on the file might be affected by monitor calibration, screen resolution, and lighting, just to name a few. Many Pantone colors show a marked color shift when converted to four color process.
Colors:
► All full-color orders will be printed as submitted. Please check your work for errors and use the correct template.
► Select products have limited ink selections. Please choose from the available options.
► Some products are available in one or two-color printing. Please use the colors available according to the downloadable guide under the product’s “Templates” tab.
Color Guides:
► Please specify Pantone color number or standard color name on artwork.
► Color guides are available for download under each product’s “Templates” tab.
Accepted File Types
- Vector – EPS, AI, SVG
- Raster – JPG, TIFF, PNG
- Combination – PDF
Microsoft Word, Excel*, and PowerPoint files will not be accepted!
*Excel and csv files are acceptable for mailing databases only.
Adobe Illustrator / vector program Options:
- Convert ALL text to outlines.
- For vector graphics, save as Illustrator .AI, .EPS, or .SVG.
- For combination vector and raster graphics, save as .PDF. The file must contain vector art and/or high resolution (300 dpi) raster images at finished imprint size.
Adobe InDesign / layout program Options:
- Convert ALL text to outlines.
- For vector graphics, export as .EPS, or .PDF.
- For combination vector and raster graphics, save as .PDF. The file must contain vector art and/or high resolution (300 dpi) raster images at finished imprint size.
- May export as .JPG or .PNG for completely rasterized graphics. Make sure to export to 300 dpi.
Adobe Photoshop / raster program Options:
- Create a file to finished file size according to the product’s downloadable template at 300 dpi.
- May save as .JPG, .TIFF or .PNG.
Font Requirements
► Please convert all text to paths, curves or outlines (vector art). Please list all font names for reference.
Additional Information
► If you need assistance in any way, please contact us at 1(877) 799-0784.
► Please zip files for faster upload with less chance of transfer interruptions using Stuffit for Windows or Zip.
► Please identify the contact name and the name of the candidate or filename, file type and the number of files. If art is sent for a quote, please include the material, size, quantity, colors, and number of colors