| We are PC based.
Please save all files so that they can be opened in a MS Windows
environment. |
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 /
outlines.
- Do not link (or place) files Submit one
ready to print file (per print)
- Bitmap images should be at 300dpi at
finished size. (applies to 4 color process printing only)
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Corel
Draw (v.12 or earlier)
- Create at 100% final print size
- Export file as .AI
- Keep colors as spot
- Be sure to convert all fonts to paths.
- Do not link (or place) files
- Submit one ready to print file (per
print)
- Bitmap images should be at 300dpi at
finished size. (applies to 4 color process printing only)
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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 final print size or
at correct proportions
to be scaled up to final print size before saving.
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*
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 300dpi 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. |
Quark Express
Do
Not Submit a Quark File
- Export file as EPS
- All images must be 300dpi at final print
size (applies to 4 color process printing only)
- Create at full size if possible - be
sure proportion is correct for resizing
- Send All Fonts
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Adobe
Photoshop (CS2 v.9.0 or
earlier)
- Create at 100% final print size
- Save as .PSD
- Bitmap images should be at 300dpi at
finished size.
- Include all fonts
- 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.
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| 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.
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Resolution
Requirement:
All Bitmap Raster Images must be supplied at
a minimum resolution of 300dpi (dots per inch) at the finish size of the
graphic being produced.
Hard Copy 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. |
Sending
Us Your Files:
- Upload your file directly to our
server using the form below.
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Only the following file formats are
uploaded - jpg, jpeg, tif, tiff, eps, pdf, ps, psd, ai, gif (up
to 100mb per file) |
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note: IP address of
sender is recorded for security. |
- YouSendIt.com free file
transfer service. click
here (enter our e-mail address: sales@expressdecals.com in
the recipient's e-mail address field and follow instructions) - This is a safe, secure and
very easy way to transfer large files up to 100mb.
- PC Formatted Storage Media:
CD-ROM, ZIP 100 & 250mb
- E-mail: files smaller than 20mb
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