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A "print-ready"
file means that we do NO DESIGN or SET-UP work
to the file; it MUST meet all of our print
specifications to avoid artwork charges. If you do not understand
setting up print ready files, please consult a designer or let our
designers set your files up.
VINYL DECALS & VINYL BANNERS:
FILE FORMAT:
EPS, AI or PDF (MUST be vectorized & fonts created to outlines)
FONTS:
Must create all fonts to outlines
SIZE:
Actual Scale or Sizes noted
COLOR MODE: Solids
only, no gradients for vinyl cutting
Vinyl cutting is very different from printing and requires line
work to follow instead of an image, these are called vectors. If
you do not have an original Vector file of you artwork, we can
usually recreate or re-draw you entire logo from scratch for a
set-up fee.
BUSINESS CARDS:
FILE FORMAT:
JPG (1 files per side), PDF or EPS
RESOLUTION:
300 DPI
BLEEDS:
Add 1/8" or .125 all the way around for full bleeds, keep text
away from edges
FINISHED SIZE:
3.5" x 2"
COLOR MODE:
CYMK (NO RGB)
TEMPLATE:
eps/AI 2" x 3.5"
FULL COLOR PRINTING:
FILE FORMAT:
JPG, PDF or EPS
RESOLUTION:
300 DPI
BLEEDS:
Add 1/8" or .125 all the way around for full bleeds, keep text
away from edges
FINISHED SIZE:
Depends on product
COLOR MODE:
CYMK (NO RGB)
DIGITAL PRINTED BANNERS:
FILE FORMAT:
JPG or EPS
RESOLUTION:
300 DPI
BLEEDS:
1" Extra all the way around for
full bleed. Hemming folds over 1".
COLOR MODE:
CYMK (NO RGB)
SCALE: File can be
scaled down to 25% for smaller file size
FILE DETAILS:
FILE FORMAT:
We accept the following file formats:
TIFF, JPG, EPS, and
PDF.
RESOLUTION:
All file formats must have a minimum of
300 dpi
(dot per inch)
resolution.
The images designed for the web 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.
300 DPI |
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72 DPI |
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.
Heavy black ink might cause smearing.
BLEEDS:
Please build your press-ready digital files by adding 0.1 or 0.125" for
all products.
We require ALL files to be built to the full bleed dimension
specified for each trim size.
Simply add 0.125" to the overall dimension of your digital
layout. Example: a 5" x 7" would have a bleed size of 5.125" x 7.125"
and a 8.5"x11" flyer would have a bleed size of 8.625"x11.125".
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.
FONTS:
a. Fonts must be embedded in PDF files.
b. Fonts must be outlined or converted to paths or curves in EPS
files.
c. Some fonts have copyright restrictions and will not embed in
PDF Files.
d. Quark Express: Fonts and images must be included with all files
submitted. (Mac only)
SAFE ZONE:
All critical elements (text, images, logos, etc.) must be kept at
least 0.125" inside the edge. Anything left close to edge may be
cut off during trimming.
BORDERS:
Please allow 1/16" cutting tolerance around your printed product.
We recommend no borders due to shifting in the cutting process,
borders may appear uneven.
STANDARD DIMENSIONS:
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Products |
Final Print Size
- 300dpi
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Size with Bleed
- 300dpi |
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Business Cards |
Inch:
2"x3.5"
Pixels:
700x1225 |
Inch:
2.125"x3.625"
Pixels:735x1260 |
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Postcards |
Inch:
4"x6"
Pixels:
1400x2100 |
Inch:
4.1"x6.1"
Pixels:1435x2135 |
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Postcards |
Inch:
4.25"x5.5"
Pixels:1488x1925 |
Inch:
4.35"x5.6"
Pixels:1522x1960 |
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Postcards |
Inch:
5"x7"
Pixels:1750x2450 |
Inch:
5.1"x7.1"
Pixels:1785x2485 |
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Postcards |
Inch:
5.5"x8.5"
Pixles:1925x2975 |
Inch:
5.6"x8.6"
Pixels:1960x3010 |
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Rackcards |
Inch: 4"x9"
Pixels:1925x2975 |
Inch:
4.1"x9.1"
Pixels:1960x3010 |
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