Art Guidelines
The success of your project depends on our processing your artwork files correctly. Please refer to the following requirements to ensure success for all your jobs.
Acceptable file formats:
Adobe Illustrator – VERSIONS ACCEPTED: All versions up to CS2. PREFERRED FILE FORMATS: Save as native .ai or .eps file. Convert all fonts to outlines. Use document mode CMYK.
Adobe Photoshop – VERSIONS ACCEPTED: Version 6 up to and including Photoshop CS2. PREFERRED FILE FORMATS: Save as native .psd or .tif file. Photos – 300 dpi at 100% print size, or greater. Line art – 300 dpi or greater, saved as bitmap. Do not flatten layers, as it is often helpful in adjusting a file to print to have the original layers if layers were used to create the design.
Adobe InDesign – VERSIONS ACCEPTED: Up to and including version 2. Include all placed images and fonts, just link them. Fonts should be for PC platform only.
The following programs are UNACCEPTABLE as artwork for graphic reproduction:
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Paint
- Paintbrush
- Corel WordPerfect
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Publisher
The following is required information when sending files by email, or to our upload link.
- Name of contact person
- Department / Organization
- Phone Number
- Fax number, if available
- Your purchase order or project name
File Sizes:
You can email files up to 2 MB to info@sign-solutions.ca, but we suggest you upload everything to our site. File compression utilities .zip and .sit accepted.
Media
We accept electronic artwork on CD, DVD, e-mail (up to 2 MB) and via our FTP file upload. We do not accept zip disks.
Proofs
We will supply a digital proof for your approval. Proofs viewed on a monitor cannot be considered accurate for colour because screens vary enormously in accuracy. Any possible error on an approved proof is not the responsibility of Sign Solutions.
Spot Colours
We do not print spot colours. We print in 4-colour process (CMYK). Please convert all colours to CMYK equivalents. NOTE: Some colours cannot be accurately reproduced in CMYK—please test before sending!
Charges for artwork modifications or changes
Will be charged at $70 per hour. We will notify you in advance if any artwork requires modification for production.
