Sending Files
Files may be sent to the art department via e-mail. When sending files electronically please compress files as a .zip file or any format using Stuffit™.
Accepted Media / File Formats
CD’s, DVDs, Jump Drives, .PDFs, .ZIP, .EPS, .AI(Adobe Illustrator), .PSD (Adobe Photoshop), .QXD (Quark Xpress), .INDD (Adobe InDesign)
Preferred Applications
Adobe InDesign CS4 thru CC; Adobe Illustrator CS4 thru CC; Adobe Photoshop CS4 thru CC; QuarkXpress 9 thru 10
Image Area/Bleeds/Traps
Maintain 1/16″ margin from all die-line/folds for all art. When necessary, provide a minimum of 1/16″ bleed, 1/8″ bleed is preferred.
Original Artwork/Scans
Please include placed graphics and photographs when sending. Please make sure that all Photoshop files are layered. Do not flatten. Do not embed artwork/scans. Resolution should be a minimum of 300 dpi at final size.
Gray vs. 4 Color
Drop shadows print better if they are black only rather than 4 color and when set to multiply or overprint. Grays that are a screen percentage of black are often better than a 4 color process gray.
Line Weight, Dot and Gradients
Line weights less than 0.5 point will often not print well. For all gradient and four color process work the minimum dot is 1%. A gradient fading to zero will often form a hard line at the edge of the last dots.
Fonts
Supply the screen and printer fonts used in the document. For specific type effects we recommend using Adobe Illustrator. For fonts with special restrictions (licensed), you can turn the font into a path or outline (outlines).
Instructions for Submission
Please provide the following:
• Native files, with all supporting fonts and images.
• Layered Photoshop files.
• PDF for reference only.
• Colors used, including all Pantone™ colors.
• Sample to match for color, if applicable.
• Final Size / Resolution