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Graphic Guidelines for File Submission

We support the following Programs:

  • Quark Express 5.0 -7.0

  • Adobe InDesign CS - CS2

  • Adobe Illustrator 8.0 - CS2

  • Adobe Photoshop 6.0 - 8.0- CS2


  • 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,we will do our best to convert your files to CMYK but if we are unable to for any reason we are not responsible for any color shift.

    Resolution 300dpi:
    For an image to print property.the image must be al least 300 dots per inch(DPI) at the final output size.DO NOT try to change from a low resolution to a higher one by increasing the DPI in your imaging program

    Outlined fonts:
    When submitting EPS or PDF files to us,you must convert your fonts into outlines.Outlining eliminates the need to send fonts to send fonts along your files,while maintaining a nice,crisp typeface.

    Rich Black:
    When you want an area of solid black within a document,100% black(k) will not result in a solid;saturated black.Instead,Use Rich Black,as represented by C:50%/M:50%/Y:10%/k:100%.

    Bleeds .125 extend:
    Any time an image or color is printed to the edge of a page,it must extend at least.125th beyond the final dimensions of your job to allow for cutting variation.More Information.

    Safety Zone .125 inside:
    Text or network you wish to preserve must be at least .125th inside of the final dimension of your design.

    Printing with borders:
    When using a border in your artwork,it is essential that your design use at least .25th of white space from your border to the cut line to maintain a symmetric appearance.

    Minimum Line Thickness .25:
    If you are using a lie border,be sure to make the line at least .25 pt. thick to assure the it prints correctly

    All orders must be set up on our templates. These templates have been specifically set up to help you complete your order.


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