Artwork Specifications

Please review these specifications carefully. All files must meet the requirements and be 100% complete. In the case that your files do not meet minimum requirements we will make every effort to contact you to correct the problem.However, if you cannot be reached we assume no responsibility for your artwork missing the scheduled run.

! Common File Problems
      Some tips for avoiding delays and/or extra charges
  • All fonts in your document should be outlined (this is to avoid problems with defaulting fonts, especially unique/free fonts), and final artwork should be flattened
    • Illustrator: once your artwork is complete, select all type in your document, and go to menu item "Type > Create Outlines". Save this file as an EPS document (In Illustrator CS use the "File > Export..." option).
    • Photoshop: once your artwork is complete, go to menu item "File > Save as..." Make sure you uncheck "Layers" and select the document type to be "TIFF". Save your file(s).
  • All files must be submitted in the CMYK colour space (for the front) and Grayscale (for the back)
    • Illustrator: once your artwork is complete select all objects (cmd-A on Mac; ctrl-A on PC) and go to menu item "Filters > Colors > Convert to CMYK" for the front or "Filters > Colors > Convert to Grayscale" for the back. Once complete re-save your file(s).
    • Photoshop: once your artwork is complete and you have flattened the file as mentioned above, go to menu item "Image > Mode > CMYK" for the front, or "Image > Mode > Grayscale" for the back. Once complete re-save your file(s).

Resolution 300 DPI Proof You may provide a proof for us to compare with.
File Formats PDF, EPS
JPEG, TIFF
 		Colour Front: CMYK
Back: Grayscale / B&W (depending on run)
Software

Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign

 Fonts Fonts must be supplied as outlines (in EPS)
 


Digital Submission Guidelines

When submitting your files digitally you can choose between one of two options: Email, or using our web upload facility. To access web upload click here. With any of the options please make sure you are using the file-naming requirements listed below.

File Names [companyname]_front.[extension]
[companyname]_back.[extension]

Example:
Adfactor_front.tiff
Adfactor_back.tiff
Email sales@adfactor.com

Supplied artwork must meet size specifications listed below. Please keep in mind that your business card or postcard will be trimmed. Carefully review the bleed and trimming of your artwork to ensure no errors while printing.


Supplied Size Trimmed Size
2 x 6 1.875 x 5.875
3.625 x 2.125 3.5 x 2.0
4 x 6 3.875 x 5.875
5 x 7 4.875 x 6.875
4 x 9 3.875 x 8.875
6 x 8 5.875 x 7.875

    *Note: Illustration not to scale