| Digital
Art |
Instructions
Please follow these guidelines when preparing art for
submission.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (845) 246-7700,
or
email us at
sales@aristaflag.com. |
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Vector based files
Bitmap or Raster files |
Send the best
quality you can. |
CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator are vector-based illustration programs that
can create files that are compatible with our special signage programs. To
avoid problems in conversion, remember to first select all objects and text,
then convert to outlines or curves. If you are unsure about how to do
this, please follow the instructions below.
When using CorelDraw, please use the Select All
command under the Edit menu to select all objects and text, then click on
the Convert To Curves command under the Arrange
menu (or press CTRL + Q). In Adobe Illustrator, use the
Select All command under the Edit menu to select all objects and
text, then select the Create Outlines command
under the Type menu.
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| In our Stockroom Internet Store,
most of the stock based products that can be customized are
adapted to copy variations and modification with our stock images,
logos and mascots. Colors of backgrounds or design elements can
some times be modified. When the product can be modified with your
specific art, logo, etc., we suggest that review of the following
information and suggestions will greatly simplify the process.
If you have questions, please call or email. |
Instructions Vector Based
Files
Remember, although JPEG files are useful for
showing us your layout, they are inappropriate as production files. They
will not produce adequate results when enlarged to the full size needed to
print your job.
Today, many people submit
digital files to us containing their computer generated layouts for
processing in their job. Please refer to the table below to review
the specific file requirements for each method or type of job.
Send us your file in the prepared appropriate format as noted.
If
you have any questions regarding the program you are using, the format,
or file extensions, call us for clarification.
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| Sewn & Appliquéd |
Vector (outline) digital file for conversion
(eps, ai, cmx, cdr, fs, dxf)
Black & white laser print for scanning |
Dye Sublimation
Large-format Direct Print
Digital Printing with Solvent Ink |
Bitmap image
(bmp, tiff, eps, psd, onx, ps)
Vector (outline) digital file for conversion
(eps, ai, cmx, cdr, fs)
Black & white or color print for scanning |
| Screen Printed |
Vector (outline) digital
file for conversion
(eps, ai, .cmx, cdr, plt, fs, dxf) Black & white laser print
for scanning
Other photo positives, with or without separations |
| If you submit a finished
layout on paper, and do not send a digital file that can be converted by
our programs, we will either scan your layout as is and convert it for
use with our signage programs, or use it as a guide for producing our
own matching layout.
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If you submit a finished
layout on paper, and do not send a digital file that can be converted by
our programs, we will either scan your layout as is and convert it for
use with our signage programs, or use it as a guide for producing our
own matching layout.
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Vector outline files are
better suited to our methods of production. They result in better edge
resolution and color control. They are easily scaled and transmitted
through the internet. If you are sending a digital file, please be sure
that the size of the file has been prepared properly. Note that the
vector based file can be scaled by percentage so that the file size can
be reduced easily. As an example a very large file can be scaled to 20%
of the original 100% size without effecting the structure, resolution or
clarity of the file when enlarged to full size. the This will enable
sending the layout file through the internet as a file attachment
without complications due to file size
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Think about hemming
allowance:
Remember to think in terms of active print
area (or sew area if sewn and appliquéd) and the bounding area
which would be the hemming allowance. In general terms think of 1" as a
standard hem allowance for 1/4" double-needle hem and 3" for pole
hems. Call us for specific clarifications. In most instances we
can control the necessary adjustments when processing or converting the
files to use with specific printing systems. |
Note:
Please include all
files that are needed. Save each job as a separate file.
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When necessary, in
the appropriate program, convert all text and objects to outlines.
Generally this means before you save the or export
the file.
This is important because by converting to outlines you do not have to send
the fonts embedded in the art file.
When it is necessary to send fonts, in
addition to the art file, you may conveniently send True Fonts to us via
email.
We can use True Fonts for type setting if required. |
| Digital Adaptation and Test Print Fee Every printed customized job
is test printed in small size to check for color, spelling,
missing design elements, and so on. It is unwise to print full size
without pre-testing. if we find a problem or a need for adjustment,
we will make several pre-tests until we are satisfied that the
result we will what is intended for final output. We suggest
that the customer supply a hard copy print target for color matching
when ever possible. Please remember that if we are supplied
with the original digital file only, the method of comparison
between the the original layout and print version is by visually
comparing the print image and the image on the computer monitor.
Monitors may show the image differently.
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Additional Charges for Artwork,
Digital Conversion, or Re-Work Since most jobs require layout
development and verification, we attempt to include these costs in the basic
price of a job, or state them as separate charges. When additional work is required, we can incur
substantial additional graphics time.
Examples of this: extensive
scanning; cleaning and re-working of vector files in order to improve text
and images; multiple requests for layout variations or changes; adjusting
and improving photos; etc. We must charge additionally for this.
Additional
art charges vary from $25.00 to $100.00 and are stated separately when we
issue a quotation, or receive additional requests for layout changes
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Bitmap or Raster Images
Please
remember that quality is critical.
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If you are sending a
digital file, please be sure that the size of the file is adequate.
Bitmap files are pixel based, and must be sized to output. This is
measured in megabytes not kilobytes.
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If you send a paper
based laser print to us, a 600
or 1200 DPI paper print is best. Send black on white, no grayscale, no
color.
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For color inkjet prints
to be scanned and used for digital printing, a 300 to 1200 DPI (or higher) print
is best. We will scan your color inkjet print at the appropriate resolution
for sized output.
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You can submit
photographs for scanning: We recommend 8" x 10". Please note that our bed
scanners support sizes up to 8.5" x 14".
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A digital bitmap file
must have print allowances figured hemming requirements.
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