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Special considerations for: Signage - Print
On Demand
The minimum resolution for output on out large format
printer is 72 dpi. This equates to minimum
file sizes of roughly 2mb for an A4 file, 4mb for A3, 8mb for A2, 16mb
for A1 or 32mb for A0. For high resolution printing, ie. for small or
close-up work, a higher resolution file may be submitted (up to 360 dpi).
File types are listed here in order of preference:
EPS Files |
EPS, or Embedded PostScript
files can be either rastered images or vector graphics, or a combination
of both. Many software packages are able to export files in this
format. Remember that any fonts need to be converted to vector graphics
before export.
Artwork submitted for Printed Vinyl with a Contour-Cut must be
produced in accordance with these specific
guidelines. |
TIFF Files |
Tagged Image File Format,
or TIFF files are for rastered graphics or photographs.
They can be embedded in EPS files and used in Quark XPress documents.
They retain their good quality when compressed. |
Adobe Illustrator Files |
Please convert all fonts to 'Outlines' and
make sure that any images are embedded. We can read Illustrator
files up to version 10. Macintosh Format Only. |
Macromedia Freehand Files |
We can read Freehand files up to version 10.
Please convert all fonts to 'Paths' and make sure that any images
are embedded. Macintosh Format Only. |
PDF Files |
When Creating PDF, or Portable
Document Format files, please follow these guidelines:
- Generate files using Adobe Acrobat Distiller
- 'PDF Writer' is not suitable for creating PDF files for imaging.
- Use the latest version of Adobe's printer drivers, available
FREE at adobe.com.
- Use the Acrobat Distiller PPD file located in the Xtras folder
in the Distiller folder in Acrobat 4.
- Embed all fonts in the Postcript file - this ensures that Distiller
uses exactly the same fonts that were used for creating the layout.
- Use the 'Print' settings for artwork submission.
- Use the 'Screen' settings for 'proofing'.
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Quark XPress Files |
When submitting Quark files for output on our
Large Format Printer, all fonts need to be 'converted to boxes'
and bitmapped images should be included (as a backup) on your disc
or in your folder.
If you prefer, you may submit artwork as a plain Quark XPress
file, making sure that you have followed the guidelines above, ie.
converted your text to boxes and included your images, however,
a small artwork conversion charge may apply. We can use Quark files
up to version 4.0. Macintosh Format Only. |
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