Artwork Specifications


    CUSTOMER SUPPLIED ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS

Accepted Formats: We are MAC based

Programs:

    Preferred programs are - • Adobe Illustrator 8.0 -10.0 • Adobe Photoshop 5.5 - 7.0 • QuarkXPress 4.1-5.0-6
    Also accept • Freehand 10.0 • Adobe Pagemaker 6.5 • Corel Draw 11.
    Please do not send Microsoft Word documents, Excel, Photoshop DCS files, Publisher or PowerPoint files.

File Information:
  • Always save files as vector (line art) eps if possible.
  • Save Photoshop files as .psd cmyk layered file if possible.
  • Supply all fonts with artwork, both Screen and Printer part of font. Preferred method is to convert all fonts to curves or outlines.
  • Please do not send PC fonts.
  • All type must be at least 6 pt. in size. Reversed out type should be at least 8 pt in size and a non-serif font.
  • Artwork using pms colors must be vector based with pms colors specified, unless the final print is to be a CMYK print.
  • Keep all non-bleed images (logo's, arrow's, ect) 1/8" from all edges of keycard.
  • Bleed area's must extend 1/16" beyond cut area.
  • All rules and outlines should be .5 point or greater.
  • Pantone colors can be converted to cmyk, but cannot be guaranteed to match pms #.
  • When saving QuarkXPress files make sure to include all fonts (Mac) and placed images.
  • If faxing artwork to be redrawn (1-Color artwork only), please make image as large as possible on fax sheet.

Photographic Images/Slides/Slicks/Scanning:
  • All photos, placed images, and rastered files must be high resolution (300 dpi or higher at actual size to be printed).
  • Save as tiff, jpg, psd, eps
  • Convert all files from RGB to CMYK.
  • DO NOT SEND LOW RESOLUTION 72dpi RGB gif or jpeg files from world wide web.
  • Slicks are excepted for 1-color artwork only, if high resolution (1200 dpi or higher).
  • Supplied scanned images should be scanned by drum scanner or high resolution scanning device.
  • We offer high resolution scanning for slides, transparencies, photo's, and slicks.
  • Line art needs to be scanned at 1200 dpi.

Artwork Mailing Instructions:
  • Please supply color approved printouts or sample for color match.
  • PMS/Spot colors specified (saved as vector eps).
  • Company name, contact name, phone and fax numbers.
  • Accepted media storage (MAC based): * Floppy disk • ZIP • CD-R disk

Artwork E-mailing Instructions:
  • Compress artwork if file size is over 1 meg as .zip .sit or .sea
  • Company name, contact name, phone and fax numbers.
  • PMS/Spot colors specified (saved as vector eps).
  • E-mail artwork to your customer service representative. If you have no service rep, please call.

To avoid extra charges and time delays, please follow these instructions carefully.

Note: Please send all "FILES", "ARTWORK" and "E-MAIL" inquires to:
Security Lock Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 540054 Orlando, FL 32854-0054 USA Att: Larry Carpenter

407-422-5004
lionlar@aol.com

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