General Print Specifications

Please submit files in industry standard formats, that are not dependent on the application, fonts or other separate design elements used in creation. We accept the following file formats: .TIF, .JPG and .PDF. All file formats must be flattened, have a resolution of 300dpi and embedded or outlined fonts.

1. Files must be at least 300 dpi resolution
   
2. For rich black please use C:60% / M:40% / Y:40% / K:100%
   
3. CMYK Color Mode : If you do not send us CMYK artwork we will convert your files to CMYK and "color shifting" may occur!
   
4. Artwork should not contain any crop marks!
   
5. Keep anything you do not want cutoff at least 0.125" away from all edges
   

Here is a general example of how to layout a flyer with the appropriate amount of bleed. Please follow these instructions for any size flyer.

ARTWORK MUST HAVE 0.0625" FOR BLEED AND 0.0625" FOR SAFETY ON ALL SIDES.

We can not guarantee any print job cuts without the bleed

1. Resolution should be set for 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
   
2. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.
   

1. From the file menu in Quark select: "Save page as EPS..."
   
2. Name the file and press "Save".
   
3. Open the Quark EPS file into Adobe Illustrator, "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text on files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
   
4. Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
   
5. Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
   
6. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
   
7. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.
   

1. Go to "Edit"; "Select"; "All" and then go to the menu selection "Text" then "Convert to Paths". All text within files must be converted to paths with the stroke set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts to be sent to us.
   
2. Export file as EPS with placed images included.
   
3. Open EPS file into Photoshop.
   
4. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
   
5. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.
   

1. In Illustrator "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text within files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
   
2. Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
   
3. Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
   
4. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
   
5. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.
   

1. From the menu select: "file"; "print"
   
2. Select the page to convert.
   
3. Select the "option" button.
   
4. Select the "Write Postscript to file" box.
   
5. Select the "EPS" button
   
6. Set the "Download Font:" to "PostScript and TrueType"
   
7. Press "Save as" button, then name file and set destination by pressing the "OK" button.
   
8. Press the "Save" button
   
9. Open the PageMaker generated EPS file into Illustrator.
   
10. In Illustrator "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text on files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
    
11. Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
    
12. Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
    
13. In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
    
14. Save files as "JPEG" or "TIFF" with Maximum quality.
    

1. Open the document
   
2. Go to the tools menu and look for the Commercial Printing Tool sub-menu.
   
3. In the Commercial Printing Tools sub-menu, select the fonts sub-menu.
   
4. In the window that will open you want to check "Embed True Type fonts when saving publication" and UN-Check "Do not embed common system fonts."
   

PrintXPD.com produces or prints work for you based on your submitted design files, specifications and instructions. 

While we will bring to your attention any errors that we come across YOU ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL OF DIGITAL PROOFS, PROOF READING AND ANY ERRORS WITHIN THE DOCUMENT(s).

If we produce work that contains errors that are not caused by PrintXPD.com then you are responsible for full productions costs, as well as for the cost of producing the work a second time, if you request us to do so.

If close color matching is a requirement of the job, then you must let us know at the beginning of the job and specify color matching is necessary and pay any additional fees associated with color matching. If you want to check color matching before we go into production then you should request a hard copy proof.

If color matching is a necessity to your project then we strongly suggest that you request a color hard copy proof printed at full size before we print the entire job.

Furthermore if the resolution / print quality of the finished print is critical to the job then we strongly urge you to request a hard copy proof printed at full size so that you can check and approve print resolution before we print the complete job.

Each set of hardcopy proofs adds to our standard turn-around time. If you require a proof from us before we print the entire job then make sure you allow sufficient time for the proofing process. Hard copy proofs require an additional fee as well as shipping costs.

To avoid mistakes in your job please carefully proofread your work beforehand, and be sure to check if your artwork is setup properly before submitting your files.

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