FILE SETUP

We want  to have your finished product looking its best, that is why providing us with high resolution files with bleed (when applicable ) is important. Any time spent on our part to vectorize a logo or add bleed to files does add additional cost. Please review the file requirements below, if you have any questions reach out to our graphics department.

  • PREFERRED FILE FORMAT

    • Press quality PDF
    • Crop marks 
    • Bleed  .125" (if applicable)
    • No color bars
    • No registration marks

  • CREATING PRESS QUALITY PDFS

    - When creating a new document (InDesign, Illustrator)

    • Set the bleed to .125"
    • Design images intended to go to the edge of the   paper by extending art to the .125" bleed

    - Export the pdf as

    • Press Quality

    - Marks and Bleed Tab

    • Check the box for Crop Marks 
    • Check the box for Bleed and Slug "Use Document Bleed Settings"

    - Export


  • IMAGES

    • Color and Grayscale images to 300 DPI if over 450 DPI
    • Monochrome images to 1200 DPI if over 1900 DPI

  • LOGOS

    Vector format

    • .ai, .eps, or SVG
    • artwork that has been created as vector in   illustration (Illustrator) software saved as a pdf
    • Review the images to the right for more information 
CONTACT GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT