| SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS & ACCEPTED MEDIA |
Pixel Files :: tiff, jpg, psd
Vector Layout Files :: Save your work in the native format of the appliation you are working with.
 - Illustrator :: .ai (printable .pdf as well as .eps filees are acceptable)
- InDesign :: .indd (printable .pdf as well as .eps filees are acceptable)
Accepted Media :: cd, dvd, zip, xd picture card, secure digital card, memory stick, smart media, compact flash, pc card.
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| RESOLUTION GUIDELINES |
For Pixel Images, sizes 10x15 and under ::
- for best/fine detail :: 300dpi @ final print size
- for normal resutls :: 200dpi @ final print size
- for adequate resutls :: 100dpi @ final print size
For Pixel Images, sizes 11x14-30x40 ::
- for best/fine detail :: 150dpi @ final print size
- for normal results :: 100dpi@final print size
- for adequate results:: 75dpi@final print size
For Pixel Images, sizes 30x40 and larger ::
- contact customer service for detials on large format printing |
| DIGITAL FILE SPECIFICATIONS |
It is not necessary to create your project at 100% of the final size. You may scale so that the dimensions are proportional to the final size. Be sure to note this scaling.
Please provide 1/8" of bleed on all sides of your final print dimensions.
For banner specs please contact Stephen Welch. |
| FONTS AND SUPPORTING FILES |
Provide screen and printer fonts files for any fonts used iin your layouts OR provide all fonts as outlines.
All files used in building your layout (images, etc) must be provided, including embedded images.
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| COLOR REQUIREMENTS |
Be advised that we can't match what you see on your monitor unless you have a properfly calibrated monitor and identical color settings.
Abar uses and recommends North American General Pupose 2 : U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 for CMYK images and sRGB IEC61966-2.1 for RGB images.
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| PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST |
| Is your file an accepted format and media?
Is your pixel file the appropriate resolution?.
Is your file the appropriate proportion for your output?
Does your file have the necessary bleed?
Have you included all screen and print fonts in a fonts folder? Or are your fonts embedded?
Have you included all supporting files? |
