File Preparation

For best results please follow these guidelines and If you have any questions regarding how to correctly set up your files for printing, please don’t hesitate to call us

FILE FORMAT:
We accept following formats:

If the software you are using to create your pages is not listed below, you can convert your files to a PDF.

Mac Applications:

Windows Applications:

RESOLUTION:
All file formats must have a minimum of 300 dpi (dot per inch) resolution at actual size.
The images designed for the web are done at a low screen resolution of 72 dpi.
Print images need to be created at 300 dpi or there will be a substantial drop in the image quality.

COLOR MODE:
All color artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color mode.
All black & white artworks and/or images must be provided in grayscale color mode
Caution: It’s Best If You do the RGB - to - CMYK Conversion of Your Images! When we receive RGB images,
we do a standard-value conversion to CMYK, which may not be perfectly to your liking.
Do not use default red, green or blue colors available on your color palette as these do not accurately convert to CMYK. Any heavy black ink coverage must be set up as a true black (C75 M50 Y50 K100).
Be sure all colors used in your document and your graphic files are set to CMYK values for proper separation.
Be sure to remove any unused colors.

BLEED:
What's a bleed? It is the portion of the card that will be trimmed off when cut to the final size.
Why bleed? The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color, image or design to the edge of the card.
Make sure your images or color fills extend at least 1/16" past the page edge.
For non-bleed jobs, make sure there is 1/8" clear space from the edge on all sides.

SAFE Margin:
All critical elements (text, images, logos, etc.) must be kept at least 0.125" away from the edge.
Anything left close to edge may be cut off during trimming.

FONTS:

• Fonts must be embedded in PDF files.
• Fonts must be outlined or converted to paths or curves in EPS files.
• Some fonts have copyright restrictions and will not embed in PDF Files.
• Fonts and images must be included with all files submitted.(Mac only)
• Illustrator: please note that all text/fonts should be converted to outline
• Send all printer and screen fonts, or TrueType fonts. Include all styles used -regular, bold, italic and bold.