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Compress all files using .zip or .sit. File size should be less than 5Mb
Email to: info@calibresigns.com

Drop off a CD

File formats accepted

Adobe Illustrator - .ai .eps .pdf
Adobe Photoshop/Photo Elements - .psd .tif .bmp .eps .jpg
Corel Draw - .cdr

Resolution

For vector-based programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw, resolution doesn't factor in; but for pixel-based programs such as Photoshop, the minimum resolution should be 150 pixels per inch at final size.

Compression

Certain formats such as JPEG include a large amount of compression. When printed, much of the pixel information is lost and the quality is poor. JPEG is a SCREEN format and should not be used for print unless the file size and resolution are very high to compensate for pixels loss.
Web images which are small and compressed do not contain enough pixel information and print blurry or blotchy. Please avoid sending files in JPEG and GIF formats from the web.
ZIP, SIT, SITX are lossless compression formats and can be used to reduce the file size when transferring electronically.

Trim marks

Include small, registered trim marks on your file to indicate where cutting will occur. If the color goes to the edge, bleed the color at least 1/4 inch beyond the cut marks.

Fonts

If using Adobe Illustrator, please create OUTLINE for all fonts.

Send all font files with your file unless your pixel-based document is flattened. We work on PCs, so Macintosh fonts are not accepted.

Advice when designing

Keep track of your colors. For SPOT COLOR jobs, set the spot color reference in your application and use at 100% opacity or indicate Pantone colours.
The more colors, the higher the cost can be.
If you require a photographic image, do not set spot colors. These types of images use a 4-color PROCESS ink system.