General
file specifications
Specific program instructions:
Adobe InDesign
QuarkXPress up to 9.5
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Publisher and Word (native Microsoft files have a $10 processing fee)
Blank templates
for 4-color business cards are available
Click
here for very important notes on color
Prepping
File
- We
accept either Mac based or compatible PC files.
List of accepted programs and file formats click here
NOTE: Text that is raster-based will be "screened" or "half-toned".
For best results on text, it should be typeset in one of the vector-based
programs we accept.
- The effective
resolution of raster based images must be 300-350 dpi.
- The effective
resolution of line-art
needs to be 1200 dpi.
- All
colors and graphics must be converted to either process CMYK or grayscale
(not RGB or spot color) for 4-color process printing, and spot color
(not CMYK or RGB) for spot color printing.
- Bleeds must be
1/8".
- Maintain a 1/8" margin from the trim edge for critical text.
- Large black
solid areas should have the CMYK percentages of 40% Cyan, 40% Magenta,
20% Yellow, and 100% Black.
- Outlining text might be required if submitting a native file from a PC.
- Include all applicable
fonts and linked graphics in the folder with your file.
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