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Print Specifications

Please submit files in industry standard formats, that are not dependent on the application, fonts or other separate design elements used in creation. We accept the following file formats: .TIF, .JPG and .PSD. All file formats must have a resolution of 300dpi and embedded or outlined fonts.

We have provided steps for many different programs to achieve this format. If you have any questions or are unable to supply in this format, please contact us and we will help you.

Located below you will find these sections:

Quick File Setup/Instructions:
 
  1. Create files at 300DPI Resolution
  2. Set the color mode to CMYK
  3. Keep anything you DO NOT want cut off at least .125" (1/8") away from all edges
  4. We ONLY accept the following files for upload: .tif, .jpg and .psd
  5. File name must NOT contain spaces, commas, or any special characters except “_”.
    (ie:     !@#$%&*():;{})


Detailed File Setup/Instructions:

Here is a general example of how to layout a flyer with the appropriate amount of bleed. Please follow these instructions for any size flyer.

ALL MATERIAL MUST HAVE 1/8" FOR BLEED ON ALL SIDES.
We can not guarantee any print job cuts without the bleed.

 

General File Prep. per Graphic Program:

Photoshop

  1. Resolution should be set for 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
  2. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.

Quark Xpress

  1. From the file menu in Quark select: "Save page as EPS..."
  2. Name the file and press "Save".
  3. Open the Quark EPS file into Adobe Illustrator, "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text on files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
  4. Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
  5. Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
  6. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
  7. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.

Freehand

  1. Go to "Edit"; "Select"; "All" and then go to the menu selection "Text" then "Convert to Paths". All text within files must be converted to paths with the stroke set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts to be sent to us.
  2. Export file as EPS with placed images included.
  3. Open EPS file into Photoshop.
  4. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
  5. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.

Adobe Illustrator

  1. In Illustrator "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text within files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
  2. Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
  3. Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
  4. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
  5. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.

PageMaker

  1. From the menu select: "file"; "print"
  2. Select the page to convert.
  3. Select the "option" button.
  4. Select the "Write Postscript to file" box.
  5. Select the "EPS" button
  6. Set the "Download Font:" to "PostScript and TrueType"
  7. Press "Save as" button, then name file and set destination by pressing the "OK" button.
  8. Press the "Save" button
  9. Open the PageMaker generated EPS file into Illustrator.
  10. In Illustrator "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text on files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
  11. Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
  12. Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
  13. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
  14. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.

Publisher

  1. Open the document
  2. Go to the tools menu and look for the Commercial Printing Tool sub-menu.
  3. In the Commercial Printing Tools sub-menu, select the fonts sub-menu.
  4. In the window that will open you want to check "Embed True Type fonts when saving publication" and UN-Check "Do not embed common system fonts."