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File Upload
You need to download either one
on these software to be able to upload files to our
FTP.
PC - FTP (Click)
MAC - FIP (Click)
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our FTP Info.
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File
Formats
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- PC Applications
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* Illustrator CS (v 11)
* Indesign CS (v 3)
* Photoshop CS (v 8)
* PowerPoint
* Word
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MAC Applications |
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Illustrator CS (v 11)
* Indesign CS (v 3)
* Photoshop CS (v 8)
* Quark 6
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Other Files
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We
also accept files in the following formats
* PDF - PC - Mac
* Tiff
* EPS
* JPEG - we can work with a jpeg however color conversion
fees may apply
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General
Layout Rules |
File
preparation is unique to the Native Application that you
created your document in, however there are standards
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Document
Type |
Internet
Printing requires that multiple page documents be created
as single pages - not printer's spreads. |
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Bleed
Requirements
& Safe Area |
We
require a 1/8" bleed |
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Color
Setup |
All
files submitted for printing need to be CMYK. If you submit
an RGB file we will convert your RGB file to CMYK and
you will be charged for the conversion. |
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Resolution |
All
files submitted for Internet printing and all design elements
need to
be 300 DPI at the final print size. |
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Fonts |
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Drawing
Applications - convert all of your fonts to path or curves.
Image
Editing Applications - flatten or rasterize your fonts.
Native
Files - from any other application please include all
fonts with your document, failing to do so may slow
down the production time of your proof and increase
the cost of your job. Please do not use the style pallet
when designing your piece.
PostScript
and Tiff - files are all inclusive so no fonts are needed.
EPS
- files maintain some of the characteristics of the
application they were created in therefore fonts may
be needed.
PDFs
- most of the time no fonts are required, however on
occasion a font will be needed.
Use
Font Families – Not the Style Bar – to Enhance
your Type
To
avoid having your type “reflow” during processing,
it is very important that you do not add any style (bold,
italic) to the fonts from the “type styles”
option in either Mac or Windows. Use fonts from the
original font family (i.e. Helvetica Bold or Helvetica
Italic)
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Proofing / Color Viewing |
What
you see is NOT what you get! Computer monitors
display in RGB (Red, Green, Blue), while printed materials
use process colors - CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow,
Black). This means that your final printed product
will look sharp and crisp, but the colors will look
slightly DIFFERENT from those you see on your monitor.
If matching colors is absolutely critical, be sure
to order a Integris hard copy proof. It is important
to convert all your images to CMYK prior to submission.
Select your specific software under “Mac Files”
or “PC Files” in the Preparing your Files
menu for more information about converting to CMYK.
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File
Compression & Upload
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| Mac
- StuffIt
(30-day Trial) |
| PC
- WinZip (Trial
Version) |
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| Mailing
Services |
| Mail
Piece Design |
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| Shipment
Tracking |
| FedEx
Shipment Tracking |
| UPS
Shipment Traccking |
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| Legal |
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Tax
Form
If you are Commonwealth of Massachusetts based business
you will be charged taxes on all orders. You will need
to download and complete the ST-5
form and fax it to 1-978-989-9007 if you would like
to be exempt from paying taxes.
Form
ST-4,
Sales Tax Resale Certificate
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Scanning |
When
scanning images to be printed you should follow a few
simple rules. Scan your image at the final size you will
need for your page layout. Scan your image at a minimum
of 300 DPI, 400 DPI if your image has text. |
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Format |
Scanned
images should be saved in a TIFF (.tif) or EPS (.eps)
format to ensure the best color and sharpness possible.
File formats such as GIF or JPG compress the picture and
can cause it to look blurry and off-color when printed. |
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