Criteria Support
Requirements by Print Method
Cut Letters or Dimensional
All jobs require vector artwork.
- Raster artwork is only acceptable for
photographs and similar style artwork. - If raster artwork is the only art available
contact your sales representative for details.
Preferred Software and/or File Format
- Illustrator (8 & up) .ai
- Photoshop (5 & up) .psd
- (.psd is raster artwork)
Digital (full color) items
All jobs require vector or raster artwork.
- Vector artwork is preferred
- If raster artwork is the only art available
600dpi is required for best results.
Supported Software and/or File Format
- Corel Draw (8 & up) .cdr
- .tif (if raster is acceptable, see above)
- .pdf (fonts must be converted)
Vector Artwork is required
To avoid additional charges and additional time…
- Artwork must be submitted at actual size of finished product.
- All fonts must be converted to outlines/paths.
- All placed/linked images must be embedded or included separately.
- All images must include the required bleed if necessary.
- A color copy or jpg indicating cut should be submitted for reference.
- All spot colors should be specifically identified. Include white if necessary.
- Cut/Die line should always be clearly indicated with an unused spot color.
Methods for Submitting Artwork
Preferred by Email and/or Website, CD-R/RW
Supported: CD-R, DVD-R or via YouSendIt
- Include a jpg or PDF for reference
- Convert all fonts to paths/outlines
- Include or embed all placed images
- Submit artwork at actual size
- Identify all spot colors
- Allow for bleed if necessary
- Submit the original file if possible
- Never flatten the layers of a. psd
- Indicate the cut/die line clearly
- Verify art meets all Submission Guideline