When preparing your files to be printed with us, there are certain procedures that are used to streamline the process.

Click here to download a printable specification sheet.

General Preparation

• Please include a directory list of files, a hard copy layout, a complete set of written instructions (click here to download), and your contact information.
• Please include a hard copy of any colors that need custom color matching.
• Please confirm the exact scale of the design at time of order.
• All artwork submitted should be provided in the native software format in which it was created. See the supported list of software below.
• Please back up your files and keep a copy of your own, do not send the only copy.

Vector Artwork Setup

• All artwork using fonts and logos should be created as a composite file in a vector-based program using the required images, graphics, and text.
• All artwork that includes placed images must be accompanied by the required image files.
• All fonts should be converted to outlines or the screen fonts and printer fonts must be included with your files.
• Adobe Illustrator (.ai) or Adobe Illustrator EPS (.eps) files are preferred.

Bitmap Artwork Setup

• All artwork submitted with color separations should be provided as individual files.
• All artwork using fonts and logos should be submitted as vector artwork and not as bitmap artwork.
• High resolution files are required for large scale prints. The specific dpi varies depending on the output type and the finished size.
• Tiff files are preferred.

Software

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Acrobat
• Winzip
• Stuffit

Media

• CD
• DVD
• Zip
• Floppy
• We also have an FTP server available to transfer data.

If you have any questions regarding artwork guidelines and setup, please contact us to speak with a customer service representative.