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Sending Electronic Art

Instructions For Sending Electronic Artwork

Always keep copies of all files sent as we can not
be responsble for loss or damage to electronic media.



Preferred Method

Adobe Acrobat PDF
  • CMYK color or grayscale images must be no less than 300 dpi
  • Line art images must be Vector or 600-1200 dpi bitmap
  • Fonts must be outlined, embedded, or converted to curve  (some fonts may not embed)
  • PDF must be saved for "commercial print output", not for web
  • Files can not be altered if changes are to be made


Acceptable Software Programs

PC / MAC Based
  • QuarkXPress & Adobe InDesign
    • Follow instructions for Other Applications
  • Adobe Illustrator
    • Version 9 or less
    • Save as Illustrator file or
    • Save as an EPS file
    • Create outlines on all fonts
  • CorelDraw
    • Version 11 or less or
    • Save as CorelDraw file
    • Save as PDF as listed above
  • Adobe PageMaker
    • Version 7 or less
    • Save as PageMaker file
  • Adobe Photoshop
    • Not recommended for art with small text
    • Web art resolution of 72 dpi is too low for print production
    • Save as EPS or TIFF
    • Convert RGB colors to CMYK
    • Scan original for output size
      • 300 dpi for color or grayscale
      • 600-1200 dpi for black and white bitmap
  • Microsoft Publisher
    • DO NOT USE Publisher Clip Art Photos
    • Imported images must be at least 300 dpi
    • Use Pack and Go for a commercial printer
    • If Word Art is used, fonts must be sent; embedding does not help
For Other Application

File Information
  • Include all art supported files*
  • Minimum 300 dpi on all Image resolution
  • Include orginal art, even if embedded
  • Art must be made to the correct size of the printed piece
  • When emailing your art file, please fax or mail a printed hard copy the your art
  • Include all printer and screen fonts or TruType fonts including all styles used
If sending electronic art is not possible, send "unscreened", color separated, black and white, camera ready art.

* Acceptable image formats include tif, eps, bmp, pict, wmf, and pcx.  Jpeg files are not reccommended for color separated art and all files can not be less than 300 dpi resolution.

Please let us know if you need additional information




Four Color Print Information



 ARTWORK

Electronic:

We have an electronic workflow and accept all MAC and MAC compatible
files. Artwork must be submitted on our design templates and file
submission guidelines must be followed to ensure proper file output.
Incorrect files will delay production. We will notify you of charges to
correct or alter files. When utilizing our FTP site or e-mailing
smaller files, be sure to properly label the transmission with your
dealer information so we can match it to your order. Fax or send PDF
hard-copy of your file expectations with your purchase order or order
form.

Copy Errors:

Customer files are reviewed before output to ensure accuracy and that
your expectations are met. However, we are not liable for errors in
customer submitted files or for unexpected file output when no color
separated lasers are sent. Additionally, when a remake of the job is
warranted, the order will be produced according to the original
specifications, without alteration.



   PRINTING - Four Color Process

The four color process prices are based on customer supplied files in
acceptable programs with hard copy verification (fax lasers or send
PDF). Process graphics must be in CMYK and not RGB. All PMS colors in
files will be converted to CMYK process equivalents. We are not
responsible for color shifts that may occur when PMS colors in files or
RGB files are converted to CMYK. Never rely on color monitors for
accurate color representation.



   COLOR MATCHING

Four Color Print is a "gang run" style printing company. Your job will
be run on a press sheet with other jobs and will be run to standard
color densities. The overall dominant color on a sheet may cause
individual job colors to shift slightly. We make every effort to
produce a reasonable representation; however, ColorWorx® like all other
gang run commercial printers, does not guarantee an exact color match.



   PROOFS

Proof approval or changes need to be indicated in writing. Changes may
incur additional prep charges. Production time begins after proof
approval. A reasonable variation in color between proofs and the
printed piece may occur.


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