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PLATFORM
- PC/Windows
- Able to convert Mac files as long as it is in one of the preferred software programs listed below.
PREFERRED SOFTWARE
- Adobe Illustrator® CS2 (.eps) or (.ai) - Text converted to outlines or attach a font file (PC only). View MARCO Sample Fonts
- CorelDraw 12.0 (.cdr) - text converted to curves or attach a font file (PC only).
- Adobe Photoshop® 8.0-CS (.psd) or (.tif) - art to size, resolution to be at least 600 DPI based on actual imprint size. This type of format will only be usable when printing full color; other printing methods may have an art charge assessed.
COMPRESSION SOFTWARE
- WinZip (.zip)
- Stuffit (.sit, not .sitx)
ART CAN BE SUPPLIED
MARCO
2640 Commerce Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
NOTE: We cannot accept e-mail attachments over 2.0 Mb in size. Files of this size will not download accurately.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Vector art files are required for color separations (.eps, .ai or .cdr files).
- Line thickness should be no less than .5 points.
- For larger files use compression software or send on disk.
- PMS numbers are indicated for reference only. They are approximate colors based upon process printing on a white background.
- In most cases, art prep work is done at no charge. Although we can accept art in programs other than those listed above, there may be an art charge assessed in order to provide a quality imprint.
- Free Clip Art Graphics are available for your imprint. Please reference the name/number in the comments section of your online order
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In order to produce a quality imprint, there are certain art guidelines that need to be followed. In order to meet your needs, we try to base our technology on the most popular standards in the industry. Many graphic programs today are considered "cross-platform" compatible software. This means a file can be created in Windows (PC environment) and be opened up on a Macintosh computer using the same program, and respectively the reverse applies. This allows us to accept more software programs than in the past. The important components in obtaining quality artwork are the program art is sent in, the version/updates of the software, the fonts, the file format used to save the file and the linked files. We hope the guidelines in this document will help in ensuring a quality product in an efficient manner.
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