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Graphics File Preparation Guidelines

We are PC based. Please save all files so that they can be opened in a MS Windows environment.

Adobe Acrobat PDF*

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

* 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.

Adobe Photoshop (CS2 v.9.0 or earlier)

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

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.

Adobe Illustrator (CS v.11.0 or earlier)

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

Quark Express
PDF Files Only - Do Not Submit a Quark File

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

Corel Draw (v.10 or earlier)

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

Important: we can not use files generated by desktop publishing, presentation or word processing or spreadsheet software i.e. MS Publisher, MS Powerpoint, MS Word, MS Excel...etc.

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.

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

You can upload your files directly to our server using the form below. Please contact us with your order reference # to obtain a password for your upload:

In addition we can receive your file using the following:

PC Formatted Storage Media: CD-ROM, ZIP 100 & 250mb
E-mail: files smaller than 20mb

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