Art Specifications

Preferred File Format:

Print ready PDFs are preferred. EPS, JPG, & TIF are also acceptable. Microsoft Office files are not acceptable for wide format printing.




It is Important to:



• Flatten all artwork
• Create all text to outlines
• Embed all images
• Rasterize any vector files with effects, such as drop shadows and glows



Note: A file setup fee will be incurred if files are not print ready




Resolution for Wide Format Printing:

Files should be 150 dpi at 100% scale. Scale dpi according to the scale of the file. For example, if the file is at 50% then the dpi should be 300. Files can be reduced to 100 dpi at 100% scale for larger projects, such as bus wraps and oversized banners. Files with a lower resolution than specified may be pixelated/blurry when printed.




Mac Software:



• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Acrobat



Sending Files:

May be sent on CD, ZIP, DVD, FTP site or E-mail.




Disclaimer:

Due to the fact that The Color Spot performs tasks that could potentially harm artwork, The Color Spot is not responsible for originals. To serve our customers best, we ask that you please provide a proof or specify colors, quantities, sizes or other special instructions. Please proof your work, as The Color Spot cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions outside our scope of work.