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DESIGN & SAVE YOUR FILE(S) IN CYMK If you send us an RGB file, there is a chance that a color shift may occur and you may not be satisfied with your job. You should always start and finish your designs in CMYK color mode.
CROP MARKS (CUT LINE) When sending an .eps or .pdf, make sure you include crop marks so we can cut the job correctly. Please keep all text and anything you do not want cut at least .125" away from the cut line. BLEEDS Bleeds must extend further than the cut line. If needed we can send you a template for your specific job to help you design bleeds correctly. SPOT UV (GLOSS FINISH) When creating a Spot UV area, you must include a Spot UV template file along with the regular full color file. The Spot UV template file is used to show where the UV will be placed. Use 100% K to indicate where you would like the UV. White will indicate no UV SILVER INK Silver ink files must be sent in a vector format. You must use a vector program, like Illustrator or Indesign, to call out the object you want in silver ink. To indicate the silver ink, you must set the object color to Pantone 877C. Any other color will not be accepted as silver. Labeling the layer as "silver mask" or "silver" will not qualify your file. Remember, silver is a spot color and transparencies like drop shadows should be avoided. METALLIC COLOR With our Metallic Color System, you can make any color image into a metallic color. These jobs must be created in Photoshop. In addition to your full color artwork, you must add a channel to your final file. Designers please contact us if you need information on the five-step process on creating metallic colors in Photoshop. |
PANTONE COLORS If you send in a job with Pantone colors, the CMYK conversion will change the Pantone color. Before sending your order, make sure all Pantone colors have been converted to CMYK.
SHADOWS, GLOWS AND TRANSPARENCIES To avoid any transparency issues never use shadows, glows, or any other transparency (image or otherwise) on top of a spot color. Always convert your spot color to CMYK and flatten before sending. SAVING & SENDING YOUR FILES We recommend saving as a .PDF (Highest Resolution – Press Quality). You may also send the file in the following types: jpg, jpeg, psd, tif, tiff, eps, ai, png. We only accept 300 dpi files and no less. Remember to always add crop marks to your files before uploading. EXPORT SETTINGS FOR PDF FILES Adobe PDF Preset is set to: Press Quality Compatibility. DO NOT send files that you do not want printed… When sending artwork, do not send extra files, like proofs or samples, because they might get printed. 2-SIDED PRINT FILES We are set up to process one side at a time, and this requires that each side of a job must be on a separate file. ARTWORK TEMPLATES Templates are a great tool to create artwork faster, easier, and more accurately. If you are designing on a Mac, you can use our specialized EPS templates. If you are designing on a PC, you can use our JPEG version. These templates will help you identify where the cut line, bleed line, fold line and safety line are located so you can design your art correctly Phone: 831-238-3279 ~ Email: [email protected] |
