Adobe Illustrator v9.0
Adobe Photoshop v6.0
CorelDraw v10.0
Free Hand v8.0

JPG, TIFF, BMP and all other bitmap files

PC or MAC (we prefer PC)

3 ½” Floppy Disk
CD Disk
ZIP 100MB Disk

PC or MAC formatted CD-ROM, Zip 100, 1.44 Floppy Disc, or E-mail. In some rush instances where a file may be to large for E-mail the file can be delivered via FTP upload from our web-site.

This is our preferred program. Other non-Adobe Illustrator files will be imported into Adobe Illustrator so please prepare your graphic file(s) accordingly. Please do not forget to save your files down to version 9.0 if using v10.0 or higher.

Save file as EPS or as a TIFF with a minimum of 300 DPI resolution. The size should be equal to ½ of the actual print size.

Export/Save your graphic as an EPS file.

Please include all EPS and TIFF files used in creating your artwork. Also Include a printed listing of the file names used in your graphic. We no longer return computer discs, composites, or laser printouts so please DO NOT send in your original copies. Sample items such as banners, flags, pins, buttons and other samples will be returned at distributors expense.

Convert Text to Paths (outline Text). Text which becomes an object cannot be edited as text. If you cannot convert text to outline artwork then please send in all printer and screen fonts used in your graphic. MIN/MAX Sizes: Minimum Type-Size: 24 pt., Minimum Line Thickness: 3 pt., Minimum Line Thickness for reverse copy : 6 pt. Where the imprint colors meet, a minimum of 14 pt. of overlap is needed for trapping.

Orders with screens and or Half-Tones should be supplied on computer disk or email. We will resize artwork to fit the printed size. Some types/sizes of text should not be printed as a screen. We do not print Half-Tones using metallic inks. You should provide the factory with a good glossy composite of how you anticipate the print to look. We do not guarantee exact PMS color matches, however, we will attempt to match your desired PMS color as close as possible.

When submitting artwork for spot colors please specify a coated PMS number from the Pantone Matching System. If you do not specify a PMS color the factory will use a standard shade of standard color. Not every PMS color shade can be matched 100%. Because of variances in inks, substrates, and printing processes the finished product will not usually match a printed color composite.

When sending your file via E-mail you must include your distributor name, asi/ppai number, contact phone, purchase order number, and your sales persons name if you have one. If someone submits the artwork on your behalf please provide them with the appropriate information to provide us, without it, we cannot guarantee your artwork and or order will be processed in a timely manner. Name your file the same name as the purchase order number. Also Please compress files before sending if possible, (WinZip or Stuffit).

All camera ready artwork will be scanned and converted to digital format. To yield the best results please submit black and white, color separated art that is clean, sharp and without distortion. Fine text, lines, and details may not scan properly resulting in additional clean up charges. The following are not considered camera ready artwork: business cards, letterheads, hand drawings, photocopies, facsimiles, and or sample flags and banners. If your artwork requires typesetting additional charges may be applied.

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