Graphics File Preparation Guidelines

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• Create at 100% final print size
• Save as .EPS or .AI
• Be sure to convert all fonts to paths / outlines.
• Do not link (or place) files. Submit one ready to print file (per print)
• Include hard copy/print out

• Create at 100% final print size
• Save as .CDR or .EPS
• Be sure to convert all fonts to paths / outlines.
• Do not link (or place) files
• Submit one ready to print file (per print)
• Include hard copy/print out

• Create at 100% final print size
• Save as .EPS or .AI
• Be sure to convert all fonts to paths.
• Do not link (or place) files. Submit one ready to print file (per print)
• All bitmap images should be 100dpi for quality output
• Include hard copy/print out

• Create at 100% final print size
• Save as .CDR or .EPS
• Be sure to convert all fonts to paths.
• Do not link (or place) files
• Submit one ready to print file (per print)
• All bitmap images should be 100dpi for quality output 
• Include hard copy/print out

• Create at 100% final print size
• Save as .PSD, .TIF or hi-res JPG
• Make sure all images are embedded
• Do not link (or place) files
• Flatten before saving
• Include hard copy/print out

Note: Go to menu / view / print size to see artwork at actual print size and to check for jagged edges from low resolution image files. 

• Save as PDF PRINT OPTIMIZED with all fonts converted
• Be sure to convert all fonts to paths.
• CMYK color
• Be sure file is at correct proportions to be scaled up to final size before printing
• Include hard copy/print out

• Save as PDF - PRINT OPTIMIZED w/ proper resolution
• All images must be 100dpi at final print size
• Create at full size if possible - be sure proportion is correct for resizing
• DO NOT SUBMIT MAC FILES OR MAC FORMATTED DISKS
• Include hard copy/print out

Resolution Requirement: 
All Photoshop or other (tiff) bitmapped digital images must be supplied at a resolution of 100 - 120 ppi (pixels per inch) at the finish size of the graphic being produced. EXAMPLE: a 12” x 12” bitmap file will be about 4 meg in size at 100 ppi. A rough estimate on file size would be 4 megabytes per square foot.

* PDF files:
We obtain excellent results when printing PDF files saved for Print Optimized* (not for web use). Please open the file on another computer (i.e. Acrobat) to verify the file will print properly, is sized at 100% actual size of sign or graphic to be printed , all images in the file are at least 100dpi at full print size and fonts are correct. We cannot easily manipulate PDF files. 
* The Print Optimized job options are for PDF files that will be printed as high-quality final output.  For a PDF file to be portable at a minimum, you should embed all fonts.  

Proofs: 
Available by request and sent by FedEx overnight at an additional charge of $35.00. Although we use high quality equipment, we cannot guarantee perfect color matches. Colors will be matched as close as possible to a PMS or printout. Otherwise we will print the file as sent with no guarantees, returns, or refunds.

Art Charge:
If your files are not ready for print, in some cases we may be able to fix them at the rate of $75.00 per hour with a minimum charge of $45.00.

• PC Formatted Storage Media: CD-ROM, DVD, Memory Stick
• E-mail: files smaller than 20mb