How To Send Us Files

Please download the matching software listed below to upload files to our FTP:

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MAC – FIP (Click)

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File Formats

General Layout Rules
File preparation is unique to the native application that you created your document in, however there are standards for all applications.

Document Type
Internet printing requires that multiple page documents be created as single pages – not printer’s spreads.

Bleed Requirements & Safe Area
We require at least a 1/8″ bleed.

Color Setup
All files submitted for printing need to be CMYK. RGB file conversion may subject to a revision charge.

Resolution
All files submitted for internet printing and all design elements need to be 300 DPI at the final print size.

Fonts
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)

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.

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.

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.

File Compression & Upload
Mac – StuffIt (30-day Trial)
PC – WinZip (Trial Version)

Mailing Services
Mail Piece Design

Shipment Tracking
FedEx Shipment Tracking
UPS Shipment Tracking

Legal
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