ART SPECIFICATIONS:

General Guidelines

  • Vector artwork
  • No placed raster images
  • All text converted to outline/paths/curves
  • Saved as encapulated PostScript (.EPS) file, version 11 or older

Exception: 4-color Process Images

  • Scaled to 100% imprint area
  • Raster image resolution: 600 dpi
  • Any text converted to outline/paths/curves
  • Saved as Encapulated PostScript (.EPS) , version 11 or older, or Tagged Image Format (.TIF) file

Other Hints

  • The smallest , reproducible type size is generally 6 pt.
  • Ask about bleed requirements for colored backgrounds
  • If ordering a one color imprint in white, make artwork black

Unacceptable Formats

  • Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect or other word processor
  • Desktop publishing tools like Quark Xpress, Adobe Pagemaker or Microsoft Publisher
  • Images and logos from websites

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