Vector Artwork Files:

• Must be saved in the PostscriptTM Format and contain no Postcript errors, stray points or colors assigned inconsistent to the supplier's published requirements. Note: Due to the wide range of native software packages, please check with us to determine the best format for delivery of your vector files.

• All type that has been set must be converted to outlines (curves). If future changes to the text are necessary, the original font file must be supplied with the art file.

• All design elements in the file must meet the minimums for line thickness. Failure to do so may compromise the final imprint quality.

• If the vector file contains any linked (placed) raster images, these images must meet minimum requirements for resolution when rendered at 100% actual imprint size and must be submitted with the original vector file.

Raster Artwork Files:

• All raster elements and art files must be sized to 100% or larger than the actual imprint size.

• All raster images must meet or exceed the published minimum resolution (pixels-per inch) when rendered at the actual imprint size.

• All raster elements must be submitted in the proper color space (RGB or CMYK) as published.

Page Layout Documents:

• Page layout documents must be prepared to render the artwork and all of its elements at 100% of the actual imprint size.

• In addition to submitting the page layout documents, all vector and/or raster files that are referenced by the page layout document must also be included.

• Include any fonts that were used in the production of the page layout document.

Acrobat (PDF) Files:

• PDF files created from vector files must retain the editing capabilities of the program that was used to create them (e.g. Illustrator or Freehand).

• PDF files that contain raster elements must meet the minimum requirements for raster art files.

• PDF files containing vector elements must meet the minimum requirements for vector art.

• PDF files created from page layout documents should be submitted together with the source documents, fonts and all supporting files.

Fonts:

• Any fonts used in the production of art files should be converted to curves (outlines) prior to submission. If future typesetting will be required, the original font files must be included with the artwork file.