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Preparing Artwork

Below you'll find all the information required to set up your artwork. You'll also find templates available for download on individual product pages. Using these will save you valuable time and ensure that your artwork is print ready

That said, should you have any questions or prefer for to let our graphic designers take care of setting up your files, just let us know.

How to Prepare Your Files

  • Create Your document layout
  • Design your document 1-up
  • Application page size should equal the dimensions of the final trimmed piece
  • Extend colors/images 3mm beyond final trimmed size for full bleed documents
  • Colors must be defined in CMYK mode

If Supplying Scanned Images

  • All scans must be converted to CMYK
  • To ensure enhanced colour matching please use the CMYK setting
  • Resolution should be equal to 300dpi
  • Save as JPG, EPS or TIFF format

If Using a Vector Graphics Application

  • Colors must be defined in CMYK mode
  • To ensure enhanced color matching please use CMYK
  • Save as EPS or PDF format
  • Outlining your fonts is recommended

Supplied PDF file Checklist

  • 3mm bleed
  • Crop marks
  • CMYK
  • Distill Your PS file using the Press Quality Setting

If You Are Supplying from Your Original Application Format

  • 3mm bleed
  • Crop marks
  • CMYK
  • Distill Your PS file using the Press Quality Setting

Preferred File Formats and Applications

  • PDF - THIS IS OUR PREFERRED FILE FORMAT
  • Adobe Illustrator CS (AI, PDF, EPS) (outlined fonts preferred)
  • Adobe Photoshop & Other Raster Image Formats (PSD, TIFF, JPG, EPS)
  • Adobe InDesign (please preflight and package)

Preferred File Formats and Applications

  • Email
  • CD / DVD / Flash Drive
  • Via our file upload page
  • Note: Files that are not received in the correct manner may incur a file set-up fee of $110. We will be contact you if this is the case. We cannot guarantee the deadline will be met if the file is not setup correctly.

 

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