Resolution:
For an image to print properly, the image should
be
saved at 300 ppi at the final printed size. Never
increase the total pixel dimension of raster
image.
For example, if you have an image that is 400 x
600 pixels at 100 ppi, and you increase it to 1200
x 1800 pixels by changing from 100 ppi to 300 ppi,
the printed image will be fuzzy.
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Printed from a file at 300 ppi |
Printed from a file at 100 ppi |
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Outlined Fonts: When submitting
EPS or PDF files, you must convert your fonts into
outlines fonts. Outlining eliminates the need to
send fonts with your files, while maintaining a
nice, crisp typeface.
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| Vector Type |
Rasterrized Type |
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Rich Black:
When you want an area of solid black within a document,
100% black
(K) does not produce a solid, saturated black.
For best results, use Rich Black, as represented
by C:50% M:40% Y:40% K:100%.
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| Rich Black |
Black |
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| Minimum Line Thickness:
If you are using a line border, be sure to make
the line
at least .25pt.
thick to assure the line prints correctly. |
| Turnaround Time: We start counting
the turnaround time when you send your order to
press. Orders sent to press after 5pm Eastern Standard
Time will begin counting turnaround time the next
business day. |
| Proofing: Hardcopy
proofs are recommended for any job that is color
sensitive. Hardcopy proofs are the only way to
guarantee that you get exactly what you want. Turnaround
time does not begin until the proof has been approved. |
| File Types:
We recommend the following file formats EPS, PS,
PDF, PS, PSD, TIF, and JPG. Some formats produce
better results that others. PDF, EPS are vector
formats that produce better results for text that
raster formats such as PSD, TIF or JPG. |
CMYK Color Mode:
The color mode of submitted files must be CMYK.
If your files are submitted using any other color
standard, such as RGB or Pantone, they will be
converted to CMYK. Conversion from one color standard
to another may cause colors to shift.
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| Viewed in RGB |
Viewed in CMYK |
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