artwork requirements - Paw Prints
 
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ARTWORK FORMATS & REQUIREMENTS

We are PC compatible.

File Formats – ACCEPTABLE:

  • Vector/Outline Artwork (composed of lines) Adobe Illustrator (Version CS3 or less) Files saved as .eps or .ai.
  • -- BITMAPS or JPEGs SAVED AS .eps WILL NOT WORK.
  • Corel Draw (Version 10 or less) Files saved as .cdr.
  • No imbedded bitmaps items.
  • Fonts must be "converted to curves" (Corel), "create outlines" (Illustrator)
  • Spot colors (Pantone), not CMYK or RGB. If CMYK or RGB, additional art charges will be incurred.
  • Half tones must be in a dot pattern no more than 65 dpi at a 45 degree angle.
File Formats – NON-ACCEPTABLE:
  • Word Processing Program Artwork (PowerPoint, Word Perfect, Word) These files cannot be used, too pixilated (low resolution).
  • Spreadsheet Program Artwork (Excel, Quattro) Files cannot be used, too pixilated (low resolution).
  • Web Page Artwork (Cut & Pastes) Files cannot be used, too pixilated (low resolution).
Processes:
  • One color: All acceptable files may be used.
    Bitmap files must be created as black image. Pixelation may be a problem.
  • Multiple color: Vector files only.
  • Digital (photograph-like): All acceptable files may be used. For digital banners, for best results, use .ai .eps or .psd at 100% size and 300 dpi.
  • Vinyl Cutting (signs, banners, lettering): Vector files only.
Miscellaneous:
  • If separations are being furnished, the separation for each color must be printed as a black image. Each separation should include top and bottom center marks which will be used as registration marks.
  • White Underbase is required for screen printing on dark items.
  • Do not e-mail art if over 3mb.
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