100 File Submission: Please contact us to find out how to transfer your files for print. File Formats: We strongly recommend you provide your files as high-resolution PDF File with bleed. However, we also accept the following native file formats: Adobe Illustrator // Adobe InDesign // Adobe Photoshop // Image file formats including TIFF, EPS, JPG When sending native files, please ensure to include all fonts and linked images along with low resolution PDF softproof. Do not embed images Colour Modes: Your files should always be in CMYK, anything else may result in a colour shift when other colour modes are converted into CMYK. Art submissions with specific Pantone Color call outs will automatically be converted to CMYK. If your job is color sensitive, please contact us for information and pricing on color matching services. Preferred Resolution: For large format at final size, the preferred resolution for artwork is 100DPI. For small format, the preferred resolution for artwork is 300DPI. Safety Margins: Safety margins are guidelines that help you keep important elements of your design away from the edge of your artwork and/or away from required finishing. It is also important to note that in many instances finishing options determine safety margin requirements. Please consult with your customer service representative if you’re unsure of safety margin requirements and appropriate bleed. Overprint: Overprinting refers to the process of printing one colour on top of another. If you do not want this to happen make sure that the overprint options are turned off and switched to knockout in your document. Transparency Issues with Pantone Matching System: Transparency effects are generally not preferred in printing, and only on screen. It causes ripping issues and elements to disappear. To prevent this, do not use any shadow, glows and transparency on top of a spot colour – always convert your spot colour to CMYK before using any transparency effects. Proofing: The proof provided is a low resolution file for content proofing only! If we created your artwork, please examine your proof closely to make sure no spelling mistakes or other errors. We are not responsible for any errors on the artwork upon approval. If you have any other questions regarding our file specifications please contact our office and one of our customer service representatives will be more than happy to help you. * TURN AROUND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON THE QUANTITY OF THE PRODUCT BEING ORDERED. PAGE DESCRIPTIONS APPLY TO ONE PRODUCT ONLY* ART SPECIFICATIONS We strive to bring you the highest quality product in an efficient and cost effective manner. In order to speed up the process we are providing our customers with an online “how to” guide on exactly how we like files to be setup. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to call our office. Otherwise please refer to the instructions below for our file specifications.