Artwork Guidelines

:: Design Specs ::

:: Offset and Digital Artwork Specs ::

All flyers and print must have at least a 1/8" bleed for offset (1/4" bleed for business cards) and 1/4" for digital jobs (cutting margin/ text away from edges). We are not responsible for proofing artwork that is sent to print and not designed by us...........................

:: Design Specs ::

:: Offset and Digital Artwork Specs ::

All flyers and print must have at least a 1/8" bleed for offset (1/4" bleed for business cards) and 1/4" for digital jobs (cutting margin/ text away from edges). We are not responsible for proofing artwork that is sent to print and not designed by us. We try and proof all jobs when possible but all designers must adhere to our policies especially after the first few submissions. All files must also be sent in the appropriate format, CMYK. All files should be sent in jpegs unless otherwise stated and in the exact flyer size needed and at 300 dpi resolution.

:: Large Format Artwork Specs ::

All banners and displays must be sent in the size needed unless specified otherwise. Eg 24x72" banner stand must be sent as 24x72" in jpeg or pdf format with at least 150 dpi. Banner stands require a 6" bleed (space with no text at the bottom as this is the part that rolls into the hardware)

:: Apparel Artwork Specs ::

All apparel artwork must be sent in vector format for screen printing. If not provided in vector format we can convert the files for $31.25 (G) for basic artwork conversion. Embroidery only a jpeg or pdf at decent resolution is needed.

For Photoshop users: To make a 1/8th" bleed you will need to use the ruler tool, if not activated go to the view menu and click on rulers. Then count 1/8th of an inch, which should be 8 dashes within the 1" if viewed at 100%. To make sure your files are in the appropriate size click on image size from the top menu. If you are ordering 4"x6" flyers within the image size box you should see 4 in width and 6 in height or vice versa. In this box you can also find the dpi settings which should be at 300. Please not that if you are using images that you found online or that are at poor resolution this will reflect within the print file. In other words you cannot take an image that is 72 dpi and 1"x1" and make it 4"x4" as it will become very distorted and blurred. If you view your design at 100%, click on view menu and then print size and you can see the clarity of your images. We will not be held responsible for submission in the wrong formats, wrong bleeds and sizes on jobs we did not design. If you are not familiar or sure if your files are correct we can review your files for an additional $6.25 (G) and fix your files for an additional $18.75 (G).

For Publisher users: To make a 1/8th" bleed you will need to use the ruler tool, if not activated go to the view menu and click on rulers. Then count 1/8th of an inch, which should be 8 dashes within the 1" if viewed at 100%. To make sure your files are in the appropriate size click on page setup from the top file menu. If you are ordering 4"x6" flyers within the image size box you should see 4 in width and 6 in height or vice versa. To set the proper resolution, you do this when you are saving your files. Click on save as from the top file menu, select jpeg from the drop down menu and then below this click change and select 300 dpi. Please not that if you are using images that you found online or that are at poor resolution this will reflect within the print file. In other words you cannot take an image that is 72 dpi and 1"x1" and make it 4"x4" as it will become very distorted and blurred. If you view your design at 100%, click on view menu and then print size and you can see the clarity of your images. When submitting your file please make sure mention that your file is designed in RGB, publisher is not a commercial printing software so it cannot save to CMYK format. We will not be held responsible for submission in the wrong formats, wrong bleeds, and sizes on jobs we did not design. If you are not familiar or sure if your files are correct we can review your files for an additional $6.25 (G) and fix your files for an additional $18.75 (G).

Note in the above diagram the words ouch no good will be cut off as its on the trim line.

When submitting 1/4" bleed files will be sent as the file size with 1/8th on the outside of the final size and 1/8th on the inside.

:: Apparel Artwork and Information::

Screen printing: Screen printing apparel art work needs to be in vector AI or EPS, no Corel Draw files.

Embroidery: Embroidery apparel art work can be in JPEG (but must be in high resolution), but vector format is preferred.

Screen Printing information: The maximum imprint area will be used unless otherwise specified. Set up is $28.75 (G) per color and location. Screen printing maximum imprint color amount is up to 10 colors (minimum applies for 5 colors or more) and pending registration of artwork.

Embroidery information: Unless otherwise specify best location will be used for embroidery. Set up (digitizing) is $75.00 (G) for 7,500 stitches; average logo is about 10cm wide with 7,500 stitches or less. Each additional 1,000 stitches are $0.50 (G). Exact price cannot be known until files are digitized. Individual personalization is $5.00 (G) per piece for initials and $7.50 (G) per piece for full name.

:: Promotional Items Artwork Specs ::

Most promotional items are printed in a process called pad printing, which is similar to screen printing, unless noted as full color process job. Artwork must be sent in vector format (Adobe Illustrator or EPS), which is artwork separated by color. Each color will have its own separate screen. If you need any assistance with setting up your artwork please don’t hesitate to ask. If you need artwork converted let us know and we can do it for you, for a fee of $25.00 (G) per art work depending on complexity. JPEG is not an acceptable format. Rush is available for promotional items but time and fees may vary per item so contact us for details.

:: Full Color Foil Setup ::

Click this link for a full color foil setup instructions PDF.

:: Print Templates::

8.5x11 Tri Fold Brochure PSD
8.5x5.5 Half Page PSD
11x17 Poster PSD
8.5x11 Z Fold Brochure PSD
8.5x11 Sheet PSD
4x9 Standard Rack Card PSD
4x6 Standard Postcard PSD
5x7 Large Postcard PSD
2x3.5 Business Card PSD
4.25x11 Door Hanger PSD
8.5x3.5 Door Hanger PSD
9x12 Pocket Folder PSD