NON-DIGITAL
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
Provide a copy of the artwork outline in black and white
Provide a second copy indicating color placement.
If only a color drawing is submitted, then we will need to re-draw
it,
or print it with four color process inks. These inks are transparent,
and will not be as bright and sharp as spot color inks.
DIGITAL ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
Preferred Programs: Corel Draw - version X4 or lower - vector files
Photo Shop CS (saved as .psd) - process color or photo images
Send .pdf files as .pdf for editing - these work well for vector
files
Adobe Illustrator - (must be sent as .eps for PC or .pdf for editing)
Some Word Document files can be used
Desktop publishing clip art is usually not suitable for use in screen
printing
We cannot use files from software, such as PowerPoint, QuarkXpress,
or PageMaker.
CD and e-mail attachments must be formatted for PC
* Convert all text to curves or outlines
* Provide vector images with the correct Pantone spot colors
*Half tones for spot color need to be 33-40 line. 10% minimum, 50%
maximum
percentage for a tint of a color
*Photo images, four color process, or simulated process designs
saved as .psd files must have a resolution of at least 200 dpi
Please send a color print, .jpg, or .pdf file for comparison
Indicate dimensions for final size of design
IF THESE GUIDELINES ARE NOT FOLLOWED,
AND HOMESTEAD'S ART STAFF HAS TO RECREATE, ADJUST, OR CLEAN UP
YOUR DESIGN, AN ART FEE OF $35.00 PER HOUR WILL BE CHARGED.
If you have any questions, call the art department at ext. 22
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