EPS for vector images

Uncompressed TIFF for raster/bitmap images are the preferred format for professional high-resolution printing

All files over 400 MB must be submitted to our website through this link. Please include your order number and company name:

GIF, JPG, WMF, BMP, PICT and other file formats are unsupported and cannot be used for high resolution printing. If you have any of these unsupported files and you need help converting your artwork to the preferred file types, please contact one of our Account Reps.

Incorrect templates, missing bleed, low-quality graphics will be rejected

For Spot color PMS (Pantone ®) printing: use SPOT/PMS colors

Four color process (full color) printing: use CMYK - NOT RBG

For large areas of black (not type), we suggest the following rich-black mix (C:60% M:40% Y:40% K:100%)

Choose a blue formula with 30% more cyan than magenta. Avoid "Blues that look Purple" See Pantone ® Formula Guide or Pantone ® Color Bridge (www.Pantone.com)

Use the "package function" in your design program to collect and save all of the elements used in your design file, including: fonts, graphics, logos, scans, etc

When using Vector Art: convert text to outlines and save the file as an .EPS

Line weights, borders and outlines should be explicitly defined as 0.25pt or larger for offset printing, or 0.75pt or larger for screen printing. If lines are smaller they may print inconsistently.

Fill solid black areas with a "Rich Black" rather than black only. Rich Black is made up of all four process colors, such as: 60% Cyan, 40% Magenta, 40% Yellow, and 100% Black. For normal body text, use 100% black, rather than Rich Black

Please do not add trap to your art files. We will do this when we receive your files

Images and Photos:

Scans:

Supply one color vector (.EPS) art: convert type to outlines

Thick, bold copy is best

2 PT minimum line thickness is recommended. Increase point size/line weight accordingly.

Certain copy does not emboss well and should be avoided: serif/thick-thin type, screens, fine lines and copy with intricate detail.

8 PT minimum size recommended for most type styles. Increase size for serif/thick-thin styles.

To avoid loss of detail and plugging do not use ultra-light type styles, screens, thin lines and copy with intricate detail and gaps no closer than 1 pt.

Print color separations. Print a reduced copy, cut-out & fold up as to look like a folder. Note if the design lines up on correct panels. If design does not line up, please correct in your design file and test again. We are not responsible for errors in supplied files.

To avoid loss of detail and plugging do not use ultra-light type styles, screens, thin lines and copy with intricate detail and gaps no closer than 1 pt.