How to submit Artwork

General Submission Guidlines

It is best NOT to alter the source image you have to work with, as this may degrade the image quality. If the image is not good quality, try to obtain a better or higher resolution original image.

Most Home User imaging devices like Digital Cameras and Scanners will output to JPEG/JPG file format. This format is acceptable, but be sure to use "High Quality" and/or "High Resolution" choices in the software or device. DO NOT use software to "enhance" or increase the resolution of the image, as this will degrade the actual image file quaility. Note: Renaming a file does NOT change its format. The file should be sent in its orginal type.

For those familiar with Image technology, preferred artwork format is:
  • Vector converted to curves
  • Uses PMS colors for color matching. - *Avoid using CMYK colors*
  • High Resolution (600 dpi or higher for finished image size, so a 2.5" printed logo would be 1500+ pixels wide)

Artwork may be submitted by e-mail, standard mail or delivered in person.

E-Mail formats:

(Artwork computer files must be in one of the following formats, created by the correct software. Be aware that your ISP may block E-mail Attachments over a certain size if your E-mail does not go through)

  • EPS - .eps from Corel, Adobe etc...
  • Corel Draw - .cdr Version 8 or higher
  • Adobe Illustrator - .ai file type
  • JPEG - .jpg / .jpeg file type (High Quality settings, High resolution, Using RGB color format)
  • Adobe Acrobat - .pdf file type
  • Bitmap - .bmp file type

File Formats NOT acceptable:
  • MS Word files
  • PCX Image Format
  • GIF Image Format (May be acceptable if large enough, but will have a processing fee)
  • TIF/TIFF Image Format

Postal Mail or Delivered formats:

-CD / DVD disc

Any of the E-mail file formats listed above on a CD-R (**NOT CD-RW) or DVD-R or DVD+R (**NOT DVD+RW). CD-R is the preferred, most compatible method. Your CD/DVD MUST have the burn or creation session "Closed" or *NOT* "Multi-session" as such unfinished media may not be readable on different systems. Note: The windows XP "Drag-n-Drop" burn process may not produce a CD/DVD that is readable on other systems. Burning software such as NERO Burning ROM or CD-Creator are recommended.

-Printed materials

Photographs, drawings and other printed materials are accepted. The detail and quality of the material will affect the usable image for proccessing. Additional cost for processing printed materials may be applied. Customer is responsible for accuracy of name spelling.

** Additional costs may be incurred for preparing artwork for final use **

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