Digital Art Guideline
IMPORTANT:
Please indicate if produced on MAC or PC and advise software used.
Programs accepted on PC
- Illustrator CS6
- Photoshop CS6
- InDesign CS6
- Adobe Acrobat X Pro
Programs accepted on MAC
- Illustrator CS6
- Photoshop CS6
- InDesign CS6
- Adobe Acrobat X Pro
- QuarkXpress 9
Supports
Cd-Rom and DVD. Email and FTP sites.
For QuarkXpress or InDesign :
- Please provide all Postscript fonts used in your project. (Avoid TrueType Fonts)
- Avoid using font style attributes.
- Update all your images.
Creating a document for ink jet output
General rules
- Always include a color output with your computer file. Black and white may be acceptable.
- This proof should be printed from disk sent, not from your hard drive.
- All fonts must be converted to “OUTLINE”.
- Avoid putting copy too close to the edge. Position copy at least 12mm ( 0.5 in.) from edges.
- Include all images used in your file in CMYK mode, TIFF or EPS format. Resolution = 150 dpi.
- Photoshop files must be saved in CMYK mode, TIFF or EPS format.
- Add 12mm ( 0.5 in.) of bleed to sign panel perimeter.
- Indicate cut marks as per your requirements.
- We suggest you avoid decorative borders. However, if needed place them at least 12 mm (0.5 in.) from the edge.
- Send only the necessary files. Unneeded files may cause confusion.
Check list
- If possible file should be produced at 100%; if not advise proportion.
- All fonts and images are as per general rules.
- Resolution of images corresponds to predetermined requirements.
- Links between images and graphics software checked and working.
- Keep copy of file supplied.
- Check list signed and included in docket.