We have prepared the following guide to assist you with your electronic file preparation and submission. If you have a specific problem that is not covered in this guide, or have other questions, please feel free to contact us. Improperly prepared files can cause delays in manufacturing.

Quick Checklist

• Confirm that the text size is legible.
• Ensure that all information is accurate and spelled correctly.
• Verify that images are clear and meet the DPI (dots per inch) requirements.

Resolution: It is vital to set all elements to a resolution of 300 to 350 DPI, unless otherwise specified. Images sourced from the web often have low resolution, which may lead to blurry or pixelated prints.

Suggestions for preparing your files:

• Grey Bleed Line: Please ensure that all background elements extend to the bleed line. Background elements that do not reach the bleed line may cause undesired white borders.
• Red Cutline: The product will be trimmed along this area to achieve its final size. We do not recommend borders as they may undergo cutting shifts.
• Green Safety Line: Please ensure that all text and images are kept within this line. Anything outside of this area may potentially get trimmed off.

Note: Due to possible cutting shifts, we do not recommend printing designs with borders. However, if your design contains a border, we recommend that it falls within the safe zone guidelines and extends to the edge of the bleed line.

File Orientation: Please be sure to select the proper orientation on the order form to match the orientation of your files (horizontal or vertical). When uploading files, please be aware that the right side of your "Front" file will align with the left side of your "Back" file when printed.

Fonts:

Please ensure that your files are flattened and that all fonts are outlined. If fonts are not outlined, there is a possibility that a different font may be used in your document. To avoid these variations, please outline all fonts or save your files in JPG or TIF/TIFF formats.

File Types & Color Mode:

We accept the following file types: TIF, TIFF, EPS, AI, PSD, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, and PDF.

For print files, please ensure that they are in CMYK mode unless stated otherwise. 

If you are submitting an AI file, please ensure that all images within the file are properly embedded or linked.

Please be advised that we do not print copyrighted material, discriminatory material, FDA material, or any form of currency. Approval of all files is subject to our discretion. We reserve the right to reject services without providing a disclosed reason for objectionable content.

Digital Proofs

We provide PDF files as electronic soft proofs. These digital proofs intend to show you the layout and design elements of your job, but cannot be a guarantee of color accuracy. If color accuracy is of extreme importance to you, please ask for a hard copy proof. Scan all transparencies and line art at 100% of final size unless data size is prohibitive. If such a case occurs, scan at 1/4 or 1/2 of final size.  Scan all transparencies and line art at 100% of final size unless data size is prohibitive. If such a case occurs, scan at 1/4 or 1/2 of final size.