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Image
Resolution
CMYK
Accepted
File Formats
Cut
Margin
Text
Margin
Naming
Convention
Banner size and Orientation
Bleeds
Typographical
Errors
Vector
Applications
CMYK
Values for
Rich Black
Tones
Proofs
Setup
Fees
Steps
to receive Web Price:
• Image
Resolution:
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All
files need to be
at least 150 dpi
in resolution or
more. Resampling
low resolution
files to 150 dpi
will not print
any better. Submitting
files over 150
dpi is unnecessary
for oversize
products and
also increases
the file upload
time dramatically. |
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• CMYK:
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All
files should be
converted to CMYK.
If files are submitted
in RGB we can not
be responsible
for any color shift. |
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• Accepted
File Formats:
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Files
must be either
a JPG, TIFF, EPS,
flattened PSD,
or PDF. If your
files are a vector
format or PDF please
include a .jpg
proof for the front
and back or request an email proof. If files
can not be flattened,
you must create
outlines for your
fonts. Please refer
to FAQ for
more information
on this.
A Special Note about PDFs
PDFs are a great file format for portability and home print use, however we prefer not to have PDF files due to issues occasionally associated with them. If you are submitting PDF files we strongly recommend flattening all layers or request an email proof when you add the item to your shopping cart. If you don't request an email proof then submitting a low-resolution jpg of what your document should look like will suffice. Email proofs cost nothing but may effect turnaround. We have experienced issues with PDFs corrupting elements when it's not flattened so if you submit PDF files and do not request an email proof or flatten your files we can not be held liable for any undesirable results. |
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• Cut
Margin:
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Text
or graphics that
you do not want
purposely cut off
must be 1” from
the edge of your
banner if it is
not set up with
a bleed. We will
contact you if
your text or graphics
are not safe; however,
this will disqualify
you from receiving
the 5% discount
and may affect
your turnaround
time. |
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• Text
Margins:
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All
text/graphics
should be placed
at least 1" from
the cut
line unless the
placement is
intentional. |
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• Naming
Convention:
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File
names must follow
this naming convention:
order number_size_1
or 2. For instance,
if your order number
is 7800-0, is single-sided
and its size
is 2' x 3', then
you would name
our files 7800-0_24x36_1.pdf.
Do not include the
bleed size in
the file name,
just the actual
size after trimming. |
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• Banner
size and orientation:
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Files
may only be ¼” larger
in width and height
than your desired
trim size. Here
is an example:
if you are interested
in a 24”x36” banner,
the submitted size
should be no larger
than 24.25”x36.25”. We
may resize for you
if your job is not
set up correctly;
however, it may require
a fee on top of disqualifying
5% of the web price.
We do not orientate customer's files. All files should be submitted
head-to-head unless otherwise specified. Head-to-head means the front side and
the back side are rightside-up in relation to each other (this issue is most
important with folding jobs). |
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Important
things to consider:
• Bleeds:
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Although
a cut
margin
is suggested,
we recommend
that
all files
should
also
include
an 1/8" bleed.
This
makes
your
file's
overall
size
1/4" larger
in width
and height.
Bleeds
do not
cost
anything
extra
and insure
a better
quality
product
in regard
to trimming.
1.) Make
the overall
size
of your
product
1/4" larger
in width
and height
than
the desired
trim
size.
For example,
a 4"x4" club
flyer
would
be setup
at 4.25"x4.25".
2.) Pull all background
colors or graphics to the very edge in
order to create a full bleed. If your
background is white or you intend on
having a white border, proceed to step
3.
3.) Pull all text and
graphics that you do not want purposely
cut off 1/4" away from all edges.
This creates an 1/8" cut margin
and further protects the text during
the trimming process.
For a visual guide on bleeds click here.
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• Typographical
Errors
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All
files
should
be double-checked
for spelling
and layout. |
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• Auxiliary
Work
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All
information
regarding
auxiliary
work
(grommets,
etc.)
needs
to be
provided
in the
Special
Instructions
field
of your
order
form,
email,
or in
a separate
instructional
file
loaded
with
the graphic
files. |
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• Vector
Applications:
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Designers
using
Adobe
Illustrator
or Macromedia
Freehand
refer
to FAQ for
special
instructions
on how
to set
your
files
up. |
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• CMYK
Values for
Rich Black
Tones:
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Designers
should
adhere
to the
following
true
CMYK
values
to get
deep,
rich
black
tones
when
printing
with
NitroPrint.com:
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Cyan:
65%
Magenta: 50%
Yellow: 45%
Black: 100%
It is important
to note if you build your black as a single value (ie. C:0%, M:0%, Y:0%, K:100%)
then there will be a greater chance of incomplete ink saturation. |
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• Proofs:
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Regarding
proofs
it's
good
to
understand
the
limitations
of
each
option:
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Email
Proofs do
not cost anything and
can show generally that
a file has been received
correctly but can not
be used for color accuracy.
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* Any
proofing
request
will
affect
turnaround
time. |
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• Setup
Fees:
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Please
be mindful
of how
you set
up your
files.
If we
have
to crop
the files
out of
an oversized
page
or perform
other
necessary
work
to your
files,
you might be
disqualified
for the
5% perfect
file
setup
discount. |
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