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File Prep

Please submit files in industry standard formats, that aren't dependent on the application, fonts or other separate design elements used in creation. We accept the following file formats: .TIF, .JPG, .PDF, .EPS and .PSD. All file formats must have bitmap resolutions of 300dpi/ppi and embedded or outlined fonts. We have provided steps for many different programs to achieve this format. If you have any questions or are unable to supply in this format, please contact us and we will help you.

ALL MATERIAL MUST HAVE 1/8" FOR BLEED AND 1/8" FOR TRIM ON ALL SIDES. We can not guarantee any print job cuts without the added bleed.

Quick File Setup:
Size: always add .25" to the final size
(ex. 3.5 x 2" should be sent as 3.75 x 2.25")
Guides: Pull all guides (left, right, top & bottom) in .25"
(.125" for bleed & .125" for trim area)
Resolution: 300DPI
Mode: CMYK.

Photoshop®
1. Resolution should be set for 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
2. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.

Quark Xpress®
1. From the file menu in Quark select: "Save page as EPS..."
2. Name the file and press "Save".
3. Open the Quark EPS file into Adobe Illustrator, "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text on files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
4. Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
5. Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.

6. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
7. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.

Freehand®
1. Go to "Edit"; "Select"; "All" and then go to the menu selection "Text" then "Convert to Paths". All text within files must be converted to paths with the stroke set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts to be sent to us.
2. Export file as EPS with placed images included.
3. Open EPS file into Photoshop.
4. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
5. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.

Adobe Illustrator®
1. In Illustrator "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text within files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
2. Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
3. Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
4. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
5. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.

PageMaker®
1. From the menu select: "file"; "print"
2. Select the page to convert.
3. Select the "option" button.
4. Select the "Write Postscript to file" box.
5. Select the "EPS" button
6. Set the "Download Font:" to "PostScript and TrueType"
7. Press "Save as" button, then name file and set destination by pressing the "OK" button.
8. Press the "Save" button
9. Open the PageMaker generated EPS file into Illustrator.
10. In Illustrator "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text on files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
11. Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
12. Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
13. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
14. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.