NOTE: An order moves through our system quickly if the Purchase Order (or Order Form) is sent electronically as a separate file along with the artwork. Please DO NOT fax a duplicate of the Purchase Order.
DEALER FILE PREPARATION & ART CHECKLIST
Download item template.
Create Layout Files with the Following Programs (Mac or PC):
• InDesign • Illustrator • Photoshop
We cannot work with: Word, Powerpoint, Publisher or PageMaker files
Send ALL Required Files & Art Elements:
•use "package" function in program to collect all elements:
fonts, graphics, logos, scans, etc.
•vector art: convert type to outlines save as .EPS
•images (photos): 300 dpi high-res for CMYK & grayscale
PDF files are acceptable if they are full resolution, include bleed,
created to proper item/template size
•include 1/8" bleed
Wrong template, missing bleed, low-quality graphics will be rejected.
ALL graphics must be supplied as CMYK (4CP)
•do not use RGB or PMS
For large black areas we suggest the following rich-black mix:
•cyan 60% magenta 40% yellow 40% black 100%
To avoid "Blues that look Purple"
•choose a blue formula with 30% more cyan than magenta
Avoid Errors in Your Files:
Proofread & test print your files: print color separations.
Added charges apply if we need to modify your files.
We are not responsible for errors in supplied files.