Vector Artwork Files

Must be saved in the Postscript Format and contain no Postscript errors, stray points or colors assigned inconsistently to the supplier’s published requirements.

All type that has been set must be converted to outlines (curves). If future changes to the text will be necessary, the original font file must be supplied with the art file for use on the supplier’s specified computer platform (Mac or PC).
All design elements in the file must meet the supplier’s published minimums for line thickness. Failure to do so may compromise the final imprint quality.
If the vector file contains any linked (placed) raster images, these images must meet the supplier’s minimum requirement for resolution when rendered at 100% actual imprint size and must be submitted with the original vector file.

Raster Artwork Files

All Raster elements and art files must be sized to 100% or larger than the actual imprint size.
All Raster images must meet or exceed the supplier’s published minimum resolution (pixels-per-inch) when rendered at the actual imprint size.
All raster elements must be submitted in the proper color space (RGB or CMYK) as published by the supplier

Proofs

No matter what the format or transfer method, artwork should NEVER be submitted without either a hard copy proof or the electronic equivalent. Properly prepared PDF files are often suitable as proofs.