File Submission Guidelines
ILLUSTRATOR
- CS5 or lower accepted.
- Supply fonts if text is not outlined.
- Supply all “LINKED” files or Embed all images.
PDF FILES
- All PDF files must be saved as “press ready” high resolution files “Acrobat 7.0 – PDF 1.6” or above.
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
- CS5 or lower accepted.
- Use this file format for Hi Res images (4cp, grayscale b/w) only. Do NOT create artwork solely in this program. (NO TEXT, etc. should be supplied in Photoshop, please use Illustrator or InDesign for copy, spot color creations, vector art, etc.).
- Save Hi Res images (4cp) in CMYK, not RGB mode. Embed or place file in appropriate program (Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, etc.).
- Save CMYK images no lower than 300 dpi at 100% size.
INDESIGN
- CS5 or lower accepted.
- Always supply fonts and linked images when using InDesign.
QUARK EXPRESS
- Quark 7 or lower accepted.
- Always supply fonts and linked images when using Quark Express.
Note: Corel Draw, PageMaker and Publisher file formats are NOT accepted, along with any other program file formats not listed above.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Please supply file with 1/8” bleed (if file bleeds) on all appropriate sides.
- Please verify file is complete, correct and ready to print before submitting.
- Please supply hardcopy or low res PDF proof for verification of the original file’s correctness.
- Please spec out file size, colors used and any comments or concerns regarding file supplied.
MEDIA
- Please supply artwork via CD, DVD, e-mail or upload to our FTP site.