In preparing your files for transfer, please keep in mind these important digital program and format requirements.

DIGITAL PROGRAM/FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS5 (AI, EPS, PDF)

• Spot or full color art
• Include any placed images, linked files
• Convert all fonts to outlines
• Do not export from Illustrator (i.e.: jpg, tif, etc.)

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (PSD, JPG, TIF, EPS, BMP)

• Full color art, not usually used for spot color art
• Minimum resolution 300dpi
• Save as psd, tif, eps

CORELDRAW (IF EXPORTED TO AI)

• Export to Adobe Illustrator (ai) format
• Convert all type to curves
• Proof the file to ensure all elements exported properly

AUTOCAD

• Must be exported to DWG or DXF 2004
• Must include drawing (tif, jpg or pdf)

ADOBE ACROBAT (PDF)

• Specify what program original was created in
  Must be full size, with bleed (if any) and trim lines
• (Some file formats may not be used, depending on print process)
• All fonts must be included, or converted to outlines. All placed images must be included. Include 1/8” bleed and trim lines on all art.

FILE PROGRAMS NOT ACCEPTED:

(These files may be able to export to an accepted format for use)

• Adobe Freehand
• Quark XPress
• Adobe Pagemaker
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher

ACCEPTED FILE TRANSFER

• Email
• Download to our FTP site
• CD, DVD, or USB Flash drive

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