In order for us to correctly and efficiently reproduce your artwork, we have a set of requirements that you need to follow to ensure your products are delivered just as you imagine them.

Artwork Proofing

All clients are provided a free proof of their artwork before any production begins. You must review all layouts, colors, spelling and other details and submit the proof with your approval before we will proceed. If you waive your right to a proof, we are not liable for mistakes with your final product so it is highly recommended that you accept a proof.

Preferred File Formats Accepted

These file types are generally preferred because they usually have the artwork in a vectored format if the original artwork is designed as a vector image. As a vector, the image can be scaled to an unlimited size without a loss in image quality.

Corel Draw (*.CDR)
Adobe Illustrator (*.AI)
Encapsulated PostScript (*.EPS)

Other File Formats Accepted

These file types can be accepted but are usually not a high enough resolution for use in production. These files are known as raster images and can not be scaled without image quality loss like vector images can be. If you submit art in these formats and want us to print directly from your file, they need to be at least 200dpi and to the scale of the item your printing (i.e. a 5′ x 4′ banner needs artwork that measures 5′ x 4′. We CAN NOT scale artwork up!)

*.PDF (If exported correctly, this file can be vector)
*.PNG
*.GIF
*.JPG

If you submit a file in one of these formats, your order may require additional art fees to bring your artwork up to production-ready status. Check with your sales rep. if you have concerns.

File Formats NOT Accepted

We can not accept artwork in files that are word processor based (like Microsoft Word) or other office productivity software (such as Notepad, Microsoft Powerpoint, etc.) Artwork generated in these programs (assuming we have the software to even open the file) has a high chance of layout failure especially if we do not have fonts installed that are used in your design.

If you need your idea created but do not have access to external art sources, please sketch your idea on a sheet of paper to give us a place to start in creating your artwork. Please be aware that depending on the complexity of your design, you may have art charges. See your sales rep. for further information.

Color Matching

A digital art file will look completely different on each monitor it is viewed on. This is due to various monitor/computer configurations which affect the way that colors are rendering on the screen.

The techniques that we have to color match your artwork vary depending on the process your product is being produced with. If exact color matching is a concern, feel free to contact one of our reps. and they can explain, depending on your manufacturing process, how we can best match your artwork. We strive for perfection but even best case scenarios only offer about 80% accuracy when it comes to color matching.