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We can accept all common professional graphic software formats (JPEG, TIFF, EPS, PDF etc). These do NOT include Publisher files. We can accept Word and Excel files, but please call us to discuss them first.  If a Publisher file is your only option please call for advice, we will do our best to help find an easy solution.

ILLUSTRATOR / COREL DRAW

Files should be saved in the EPS or PDF format with 3mm bleed. Please convert all type to outlines (aka paths or curves). Artwork should always be supplied at its actual print size. Pantone solid coated or uncoated spot colours should always be used unless printing CMYK (full colour). Please make all black text 100% black only.

INDESIGN / QUARKxPRESS

Files should be saved in the EPS or PDF format with 3mm bleed. Artwork should always be supplied at its actual print size. Pantone solid coated or uncoated spot colours should always be used unless printing CMYK (full colour). Please make all black text 100% black only. We can also accept QuarkXPress upto 8.1, fonts and pictures must be included in linked files - call for help if required.

PHOTOSHOP

Files should be saved at least 300dpi at the actual print size plus 3mm bleed. For single colour prints please supply a greyscale TIFF. For multicolour prints please supply a layered PSD with each colour on its own layer, named as its intended print colour. Always accompany these files with a JPEG or PDF visual showing the design in colour.

GENERAL INFORMATION

USING BLACK CORRECTLY - if using black as a fill colour in a CMYK design and you want to reproduce a strong dense black please make sure the black in your file is made up of 30% Cyan, 30% Magenta, 30% Yellow and 100% K (Black).

TEXT - Any text must be at least 3mm away from the edges of the trim size and if using black for small text please ensure it is made up of 100% K (black) only and set to Overprint. Please convert all text to outlines (aka paths, curves) where possible.

ARTWORK FOR BOOKLETS / BROCHURES - please supply as a PDF file with 3mm bleed and as single pages in reading order, or printers pairs, feel free to call for advice.

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