Specifications for Supplying Computer
Generated Art Files
We can accept smaller files up to 5MB by email,
files over 5MB can be uploaded via our FTP site, or you can send us your
files by mail. Please
fill out a Job Order Form before sending any files.
Create Your
Artwork in an Acceptable Software Program
Corel Draw • Macromedia Freehand • Adobe
Illustrator
Quark XPress • Adobe PageMaker • Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop (picture files only)
Please leave the files in their native format. DO NOT convert from the
original program to another as this may cause problems with the output
of your files.
Include All Support Files With Your Art File
Always include all EPS and TIFF files used in creating your document.
Always keep a copy of your files. DO NOT send in the original.
Compress
Multi-Part Files
All Multiple part files sent via e-mail should be compressed using
Stuffit (MAC) or WinZip (PC) prior to sending. DO NOT send Stuffit
files in the
StuffitX (SITX) format, use only Stuffit (SIT) format.
Include All Typefaces
Used In Your Design
Send all screen AND printer fonts when using Type l fonts. Truetype
(TTF) and OpenType (OTF) fonts exist as one file so only that file
is needed.
To avoid font errors, text can also be converted to paths, curves or
outlines on your final artwork before sending.
When Mailing Your Artwork,
Save Files to One of the Following Mac or PC Formatted File Storage
Options
1.44 MB 3-1/2" Floppy Disc
100 or 250 MB Iomega Zip Disc
650 or 700 MB Recordable CD-ROM
4GB recordable DVD (PC Format only)
NO rewriteable CDs or DVDs. When burning a CD or DVD on a MAC, only
use the HFS file system, not UDF/ISO9660 as important font information
will
not be retained. DO NOT USE PC formatted discs on a MAC, this will
prevent important MAC OS file information from being transferred,
format as MAC
first. 3-1/2" floppies will not be returned unless specifically
requested.
Always Include a Hardcopy of Your Label Design
It is imperative that you include a hardcopy of the artwork as well
as any special instructions with all electronic files.
Hard copy can be faxed
to 518-465-5781 or can be included with the art files as an exported/distilled
PDF or JPG.
Questions can be directed to:
prepress@greenbushlabel.com
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