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File Specs & Upload
 
IMPORTANT: We check files as a courtesy ONLY. Once your artwork files have been checked, you will receive an email stating that the files are correct and ready to print. If for any reason your files DO NOT meet our specifications, you will receive an email stating the issue with the file(s). If you submit files incorrectly a second time, we will (with your permission) correct the files and your order will incur a FILE CORRECTION FEE (minimum $10).
 
Design Specifications
Files should ideally be designed in Adobe Photoshop and saved as a .JPG at 10-12 quality, .TIF, or FLATTENED .PSD (source file). If sending an Illustrator EPS, please make sure that ALL TEXT is converted to OUTLINES. When sending artwork to us, please make sure that your files are named as follows:
ORDERNUMBER-ONE.jpg
This file should be the file front.
ORDERNUMBER-TWO.jpg
This file should be file back.
All artwork should be submitted as
ONE image for the front and ONE image for the back
(if TWO-SIDED).
NOTE: We do accept other file types, but your order may incur a file correction or design fee in order for us put your artwork into a format that our Press Department can use. If you have any questions concerning this, please email our Design Manager.
 
4¼" x 6" Postcard Specifications
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Photoshop or Illustrator format)
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Bleed Layout Image Guide
6" x 8½ " Postcard Specifications
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Photoshop or Illustrator format)
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Bleed Layout Image Guide
6" x 11 " Postcard Specifications
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Photoshop or Illustrator format)
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Bleed Layout Image Guide
File Types Accepted - JPG, TIF, EPS, PDF
Color Settings - CMYK: US Web Coated (SWOP)
Resolution - 300dpi minimum
Platform - PC or MAC (PC Preferred)
Color Bleed - 0.125" (1/8th inch)
Canvas - Set Canvas Size to 4.5" x 6.25" (no crop marks)
Content Guidelines - 0.25" (¼ inch from edge of canvas)
 
Should ideally be designed in Adobe Photoshop and saved as a .JPG at 10-12 quality, .TIF, or FLATTENED .PSD (source file). If sending an Illustrator EPS, please make sure that ALL TEXT is converted to OUTLINES. When sending artwork to us, please make sure that your files are named as follows:
ORDERNUMBER-FRONT.jpg
This file should be the side of the postcard that you want UV-coated.
ORDERNUMBER-BACK.jpg
This file should be the side that you want to be the ADDRESS side.
All artwork should be submitted as
ONE image for the front and ONE image for the back.
 
NOTE: We do accept other file types, but your order may incur a file correction or design fee in order for us put your artwork into a format that our Press Department can use. If you have any questions concerning this, please email our Design Manager.
 
Business Card Specifications
Download Template in
Photoshop or Illustrator format)
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Bleed Layout Image Guide
File Types Accepted - JPG, TIF, EPS, PDF
Color Settings - CMYK: US Web Coated (SWOP)
Resolution - 300dpi minimum (800 recommended)
Platform - PC or MAC (PC Preferred)
Color Bleed - 0.125" (1/8th inch)
Canvas - Set Canvas Size to 3.75" x 2.25" (no crop marks)
Content Guidelines - 0.25" (¼ inch from edge of canvas)
 
 
Business cards should ideally be designed in Adobe Illustrator and saved as a .EPS with ALL TEXT CONVERTED TO OUTLINES. We also will accept .JPG (MAX QUALITY), .TIF, or FLATTENED .PSD (source file). If sending an Illustrator EPS, please make sure that ALL TEXT is converted to OUTLINES. When sending artwork to us, please make sure that your files are named as follows:
ORDERNUMBER-FRONT.eps
This file should be the side of the card that you want UV-coated.
ORDERNUMBER-BACK.eps
This file should be the side that you want to be the BACK side.
All artwork should be submitted as
ONE image for the front and ONE image for the back.
NOTE: We do accept other file types, but your order may incur a file correction or design fee in order for us put your artwork into a format that our Press Department can use. If you have any questions concerning this, please email our Design Manager.
 
8½" x 11" Brochure Specifications
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Photoshop or Illustrator format)
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Bleed Layout Image Guide
8½" x 14" Brochure Specifications
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Photoshop or Illustrator format)
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Bleed Layout Image Guide
File Types Accepted - JPG, TIF, EPS, PDF
Color Settings - CMYK: US Web Coated (SWOP)
Resolution - 300dpi minimum
Platform - PC or MAC (PC Preferred)
Color Bleed - 0.125" (1/8th inch)
Canvas - Set Canvas Size to 8.75" x 14.25" (no crop marks)

Content Guidelines - 0.25" (¼ inch from edge of canvas)
 
 
Brochures should ideally be designed in Adobe Photoshop and saved as a .JPG at 10-12 quality, .TIF, or FLATTENED .PSD (source file). If sending an Illustrator EPS, please make sure that ALL TEXT is converted to OUTLINES. When sending artwork to us, please make sure that your files are named as follows:
ORDERNUMBER-OUTSIDE.jpg
This file should be the OUTSIDE
of the brochure if the job is a
BIFOLD or TRIFOLD brochure.
ORDERNUMBER-INSIDE.jpg
This file should be the INSIDE
of the brochure if the job is a
BIFOLD or TRIFOLD brochure.
All artwork should be submitted as
ONE image for the outside and ONE image for the inside.
NOTE: We do accept other file types, but your order may incur a file correction or design fee in order for us put your artwork into a format that our Press Department can use. If you have any questions concerning this, please email our Design Manager.
 
Door Hanger Specifications
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Photoshop or Illustrator format)
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Bleed Layout Image Guide
 
File Types Accepted - JPG, TIF, EPS, PDF
Color Settings - CMYK: US Web Coated (SWOP)
Resolution - 300dpi minimum
Platform - PC or MAC (PC Preferred)
Color Bleed - 0.125" (1/8th inch)
Canvas - Set Canvas Size to 4.5" x 11.25" (no crop marks)
Content Guidelines - 0.25" (¼ inch from edge of canvas)
 
 
Door Hangers should ideally be designed in Adobe Photoshop and saved as a .JPG at 10-12 quality, .TIF, or FLATTENED .PSD (source file). If sending an Illustrator EPS, please make sure that ALL TEXT is converted to OUTLINES. When sending artwork to us, please make sure that your files are named as follows:
ORDERNUMBER-FRONT.jpg
This file should be the side of the door hanger facing outward.
ORDERNUMBER-BACK.jpg
This file should be the side that you want to be facing the door.
All artwork should be submitted as
ONE image for the front and ONE image for the back.
 
NOTE: We do accept other file types, but your order may incur a file correction or design fee in order for us put your artwork into a format that our Press Department can use. If you have any questions concerning this, please email our Design Manager.
 
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