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GENERAL PARAMETERS

PROGRAMS

• Adobe Illustrator X3 (.ai and .eps)
• Adobe Photoshop (.psd and .eps)
• PDF files must be saved high resolution (100 dpi at 
   final size) for printing.

COLOR

• RGB color format is accepted.
• We print CMYK. Sign Master will convert to CMYK when printing
• Include any pantone specific color codes. We will match as close 
   as possible.
• You may purchase a color proof on the media to accurately check
   the color.

MEDIA

• You may submit the files compressed using Winzip.
• We also accept files on CD, DVD & Flash / USB drives.


FINAL CHECK LIST

• FILE TYPE: My file is in the format as suggested
   (.ai, .eps,.psd, .pdf with fonts outlined and high resolution
   (100dpi) images imbedded)

• Fonts: I have outlined or converted to curves all fonts.

• Submission: I am submitting my file
                  Compressed via the web or CD, DVD or Flash/USB drive

• COLOR:  RGB for my raster or bitmap images.

• PMS COLORS: are specified or converted to CMYK 
   & specified.

• RESOLUTION: All images are 100 dpi at final size.

• EMBEDDED/LINKED IMAGES: I have embedded all
   images or have provided linked images.

• VERIFICATION: I have provided a hard copy, PDF 
   or JPG of my final file for verification.

GENERAL SPECS & RESOLUTION

Illustrator:

• Set your PMS colors in the file. Embed all fonts & images.

• Files should be created at 100 dpi at final size.

Photoshop:

• Leave any placed images in their orginal RGB color.

• DO NOT send a layered file (flattened files only).

• Files should be created at 100 dpi at final size.

• If it is necessary to set up files proportional to the final size
   please specify (1/2 at 200 dpi, 1/3 at 300 dpi) in the file.
   No smaller will be accepted.

• Note that images must be scanned at a high enouigh 
   resolution. Simply increasing the dpi on a low resolution
   file will not work.

• Note the smaller the proportion of the image, the more 
   degraded the final product may be. 

• You should not put important graphics or copy within 1"
  of the edge.

Please provide a hard copy of the file to be printed or if the 
file is sent via the web, also send a PDF or JPG of the file so
that Sign Master may verify the file was received correctly.

FINAL WORD


* Failure to set up files per this instruction sheet may result 
   in unexpected charges for art time or delay your job.

* NOTE Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point,
    Publisher) are NOT acceptable graphics programs. Artwork
     charges will be incurred on these files formats.

* If you have any questions, please fell free to contact us

Sign Master Inc.    sales@signmastertn.com          (865) 428-4244          Fax  (865) 428-4284

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