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*Files over 2 megs MUST be compressed before emailing. Large e-mailed files will not be received by
our email program!
If logo imprint is desired, electronic file must be provided. We require that art be created in a black and
white (no color) Adobe Illustrator® (AI, EPS). We must have a "high resolution" file to make the very best
clear screens for your printed items. E-mail artwork to erosipa1@rochester.rr.com Contact name,
phone number, order number and company name must be included in the e-mail message. Files must be
under 2 MEGS or please compress before emailing.
Business cards, letterheads, faxes and laser prints are NOT acceptable. PDF, DOC, PUB, TIF, BMP, JPG
and GIF file formats are NOT acceptable. If you must send files created in Microsoft Word, Publisher or
PowerPoint, we can re-create and re-draw them in the correct artwork resolution for $95.
WE CAN RE-CREATE YOUR ARTWORK IN THE .EPS FORMAT from your Jpeg/Gif/Tiff/Word/Pub or other file
type FOR $95 Layout/Cleanup Charge IF YOU CANNOT GET A DIGITAL FILE MADE.
COMPUTER GENERATED ARTWORK
This is the best alternative for submitting your art. Digital artwork guarantees the highest quality of
imprint possible. We operate on Apple Macintosh & PC platforms and accept files saved for the following
applications. We prefer PC files:
Adobe Illustrator 10 or lower: Convert all type to "outlines"; include all placed EPS or TIF files in the same
directory; Note: the native file format for this version is PDF what may require conversion to EPS and,
consequently, additional charges may apply; to avoid this charge, save the files as version 8.0 or earlier);
Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1: For 4-Color Process: files must be saved as TIF, EPS or BMP formats, in CMYK
mode, at minimum resolution of 300 dpi with print size set at 100%; for silkscreen imprint: each color
should be separated in one file with registration marks (and trapping, if applicable) and files must be
Black-&-White, TIF format, in Bitmap mode (50% threshold) at 1200 dpi;
Macromedia FreeHand 7.0: convert all type to "curves"; include all placed EPS and/or TIF files in the
same directory (see above for EPS and TIF formats specs);
Adobe Pagemaker 6.5: send all fonts (screen & print) used in the document; include all EPS and/or TIF
files used in the same directory (see above for EPS and TIF formats specs);
Attention: any artwork created on different operating systems must be converted to EPS, TIF or BMP
format before submitted (we cannot perform this conversion). We DO NOT accept computer generated
artwork in MS Word, MS Office, MS Publisher, PowerPoint unless we are re-creating the art for our
standard fee of $95.
Please note that due to increasing problems with viruses and anonymous spam email, we now have a
formal set of requirements for ARTWORK SUBMISSION.
If submitting artwork via e-mail, the above guidelines must apply and the following procedure should be
followed:
1. Refer to your Company & Order number in the subject title of the e-mail message;
2. Include a description of the file(s) attached (file format, application, version), the company's name, and
a contact name with phone number in the body of the message;
3. Then, attach the artwork file(s) or the directory(ies) to the message and send to: artwork@abetteridea.
com.
Note: to avoid corruption of attachments while in transit, convert the file(s) or the directory(ies) using
"DropStuff" (if working on Mac; save as .SIT – note: do not submit .SEA or .IMG) or "WinZip" (if working on
PC; save as .ZIP – note: do not submit .EXE or .SEA).
IF YOUR EMAIL DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS, IT CANNOT BE PROCESSED AND NO
FURTHER ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.
If your e-mail complies with all requirements, we will review the file(s) and quickly reply notifying you if
the artwork is acceptable.
Note: due to the variety of applications, platforms, servers, connections and ISPs available on the
Internet, we are not responsible for undeliverable, incomplete, incompatible and/or corrupt artwork
received via e-mail.
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TRADITIONAL ARTWORK
If you are not able to provide digital files, you may submit your artwork as "camera-ready"; that means it
must be...
Black and white line art, color separated with all necessary traps and registration marks and output at
100% of the actual imprint size in PHOTO QUALITY reproduction.
Artwork from a laser printer, reproduced on office copiers and/or transmitted via fax is NOT camera-ready
artwork.
We will accept Laser Quality output as camera ready only if it is 200% or larger of the actual imprint size
(up to 8 1/2" x 11"), black and white, color separated with registration marks and trapping (when
applicable).
We can assist you in creating camera ready artwork for $65.00 per hour. If no layout instructions are
supplied, we reserve the right to arrange copy and logos at our discretion. Approved proofs are
required and they are final. We are not responsible for the quality of imprinted products produced from
artwork that does not meet the above specifications. A layout proof approval form is supplied upon
request (additional charges may apply). Additional approval will be required if the artwork does not
comply with our requirements. Production time does not begin to run until the artwork proof approval
form is acknowledged by you and faxed back to us.
These specs are subject to change without notice.
What is camera-ready artwork?
DIGITAL (E-Mailing your art): We require that art be created in Adobe Illustrator® with all text converted
to outlines. An .eps file. We can also accept artwork created in CorelDraw and Quark. If CorelDraw or
Quark is used, please export as Adobe Illustrator PC or Macintosh format and convert all type to curves.
The electronic file may be attached to an e-mail and sent to erosipa1@rochester.rr.com Contact name,
phone number, order number and your company name must be included in the e-mail message. Please
also fax a copy of the image to 585 .352.7139 call before submitting fax
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WE CAN RE-CREATE YOUR ARTWORK IN THE .EPS FORMAT FOR $95 IF YOU CANNOT GET A DIGITAL FILE
MADE.