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).
    • Quark XPress: once your artwork is complete go to menu item "File > Save Page As EPS..." and save your file. Open the EPS file in Illustrator. Select all type and go to menu item "Type > Create Outlines". Once complete re-save the file(s).
    • 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. It MUST be a laser output. Digital files will not be accepted.
File Formats EPS
TIFF
 		Colour Front: CMYK
Back: Grayscale / B&W
Software Quark XPress 4 + (EPS)*
Photoshop 5 + (TIFF)
Illustrator 8 + (EPS)
InDesign (EPS)
 		Fonts Fonts must be supplied as outlines (in EPS) or as seperate suitcases. They cannot be in a collection.

PC fonts will NOT be accepted.
* Please note when submitting Quark XPress files ensure that you have named all colours within the file a different name than "New Color". By default Quark will name a new colour "New Color" and if conflicts arise your colour might be lost. This error cannot be spotted until we go to press, your order could be compromised.


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
Maximum 3 MegaBytes


Physical Media Submission Guidelines

We are not responsible for CD's, Disks, or Artwork (submitted for scanning or proofing) that are not picked up within 30 days of Delivery. Please make sure you pick up all physical media you have submitted when picking up your order.

Media CD
100 MB Zip Disk
250 MB Zip Disk
We do NOT accept floppies. 		 


Physical Media Submission Guidelines

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