With access to over 500,000 promotional products, it is important to select the right product to customize. If the product is relevant and useful, promotional products are proven effective communication tools.
Artwork Requirements
File Formats:
Preferred -Adobe Illustrator CS3, CS2 (or earlier) Vector Files saved as .eps or .ai files with all fonts converted to outlines or curves. Placed images must be at least 300 dpi @ 100% of production size.- Any Vector-based, EPS file (created in Corel Draw, Freehand, or Illustrator.) All placed images and fonts must be provided. To avoid type style conflicts, type must be converted to outlines.
- Adobe Photoshop 6.0 (or earlier) –For 4-color process only. Make sure designated colors are set within the file to the proper color palette. (CMYK or PMS Solid Colors. No RBG please)
- Formats that will Require Additional Work: PowerPoint graphics, JPEGs, TIFFs, graphics from web sites, printed materials, word processing programs,generic publishing programs, MS Publisher, embroidered articles, pictures (hard copy or digital) are examples of artwork that will require additional graphic design work, which accrues at $50/Hr with a 1/2 Hr Minimum.
- Images used in websites (JPEGs,GIFs) will generally not be acceptable for promotional product printing. The resolution is typically 72 dpi and the resulting image would not meet our quality standards.
Common File Errors:
- Using low resolution,72 dpi, web images within an EPS file.
- Files created using improper color palettes. RGB files will need to be converted into PMS Spot Colors or CMYK Process formulas depending on imprinting method. Converting files may cause a shift in hues.
- Failing to setup fonts as curves or outlines resulting in a font mismatch.Please contact us and request production artwork specifications for any of our products.