Design

 

Whilst we are more than happy to produce graphics from files supplied - we also offer a comprehensive design and artwork service if required.

Please contact our sales department on
0845 475 1015 to discuss your requirements with one of our account managers who can quote accordingly.

 

 

 

 

Services include:

Design

Typesetting

Artwork

Illustration

Translation

Hi-End Scanning

Colour Proofing
mounting heights

Artwork Set Up

 

The following is an outline guide to artwork set up for large format printing. If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to call 0845 475 1015

Vector-based programs {Illustrator, Freehand) produce crisper edges on text and shapes than pixel-based programs like Photoshop and therefore make for a clearer print. When collecting for output - please create separate folders for Documents, Images and Fonts.

 

 

Graphic Packages Supported
Mac or PC

Adobe Acrobat
Quark Express

Adobe In design
Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator


Contact for others
viewing distances

Proof

 

Please supply a hard copy colour proof of your document. Colour Laser proofs are preferred, B/W if colour match is not critical.

  

Document Size


The minimum image size should be at least 25% of the actual physical output at 300dpi with no compression.

Images should be originated or scanned at this size and not enlarged afterwards.

Bleed: 5-10mm for all large format print.

 


Work within a proportion of the finished artwork size:


100% @ 120dpi
50% @ 240dpi
250% @ 300dpi

Pantone Special Colours & Blend Effects


PMS, RGB or any other colours should be converted to CMYK with process separation checked before submitting for output. Duotones must be converted to process colours for output.

 

 

 

Vignettes/blends have a tendency to band in all electronic output devices.

Best results are achieved in vignettes with a tone value change of not less than 50%.

Fonts


All fonts should be included with the file.
Please create separate folders for Documents, Images, and Fonts.

  

Scanning


Any scanned images should be scanned as high resolution scans and saved as CMYK in TIFF or EPS format non-compressed. and imported into your file - to get the best results. Full colour and halftone imges must be scanned at a minimum of 120ppi (240dpi) to full scale actual size i.e. finished artwork size.

 

 

We accept original art, transparencies, 35mm slides, prints or negatives for high end scanning and placement.

Supplying the File


Always supply any additional files imported or linked files with the supplied document.

Each print file should be dearly named.

 

 

You can supply the file on any of the following media:
CD Rom
Zip
Optical
Email - for files of 25mb or less
FTP - for files up to 600mb