To ensure accuracy and efficiency, we do not accept the following file types or programs: PDF, Quark Xpress, INdesign, Publisher, Page Maker, Word, Power Point. If you are unsure what is acceptable, please call the office.

We accept the following files:

Photoshop: All images and fonts flattened as one layer.
Illustrator EPS: All images and fonts converted to outlines and embedded.
Corel Draw: All fonts and images converted to curves.
TIFF: 350 DPI or 175 line screen
JPEG: High resolution, 350 DPI

Specifications for standard offset jobs:
  • CMYK colour format - NOT RGB
  • Minimum resolution is 350 DPI
  • Bleed of 0.125 inches on all sides. For example if your finished size is 4 x 6, design the piece at 4.25 x 6.25
  • No critical information in the bleed area or at the edge of the clip area
  • Images are high resolution and in CMYK colour format
  • If using spot colour, please specify pantone number
Specifications for digital jobs:
  • Digital printing is subject to a $10 set up fee
  • CMYK colour format - NOT RGB
  • Minimum resolution is 350 DPI
  • Bleed of 0.25 inches on all sides. For example if your finished size is 4 x 6, design the piece at 4.5 x 6.5
  • No critical information in the bleed area or at the edge of the clip area
  • Images are high resolution and in CMYK colour format

Specifications for Multi-Cards:

  • Dimensions: 3.377 x 2.127
  • One & two colour jobs must be done as line art, at 350 DPI
  • Full colour jobs must be done as CMYK, 350 DPI
  • No Bleed
  • Save as a TIFF
Rich Black:



If you are using black in your card design, use the following formula to get a rich black colour. Using this formula will give your card a more vibrant black colour and will help to make your finished product look its very best. Do not use rich black on text or gradients.

  • 100% Black
  • 40% Cyan
  • 10% Magenta
  • 10% Yellow

Have any questions?
If you have any questions about artwork specifications, please call or e-mail, but note we do not handle graphic design work. If you need a designer, please check our Design Directory for a list of designers.

If we receive your files and they are not to the required printing specifications, a representative will call you as soon as possible so that you may make the changes and re-submit your artwork. We will not make any changes to submitted files.

Proofs:

We are more than happy to supply proofs free of charge, but in order to meet deadlines, we must have the files at least 24 hours before the specified artwork deadline. Proofs will be supplied as a PDF, JPG or b&w fax, at your discretion.

If you have any questions or problems, please email or call the office.

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Please refer to our glossary if there are any print terms you do not understand.

 

 
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