Graphic Spec Guide
- Illustrator CS3 or below
- Photoshop CS3 or below
Photoshop and Illustrator files are preferred, as they are more suitable applications for large format printing. If files need to be fixed or altered to meet guidelines, a design team member will contact you prior to making any chargeable or billable art time revisions. When sending files, please be sure to indicate all support art (fonts, linked images, etc.)
Please note that Illustrator special effects such as glows, transparencies, or drop shadows are not recommended. These effects sometimes have unpredictable results when printing in our system. Photoshop is preferred when using these special effects.
Fonts must be converted to outlines. If fonts are not created in outlines, please provide Macintosh or TruType fonts. If changes need to be made in the file, please provide the fonts and a version of the file with editable type.
All files are printed as CMYK format. Please send files with a CMYK build. If pantone colors need to be matched please specify on purchase order. All critical pantone colors need to be called out in the file as Coated or Uncoated swatches. If color matching is required for Photoshop files please provide a layered file. Art time may be charged to correct flattened Photoshop files upon client approval. Orders without indication of Pantone colors are NOT guaranteed for color
All raster files (either print files or linked files) must be at 100 – 120 pixels per inch at 100%.
All of the artwork must be set-up as vector files with fonts created to outlines. No gradients are accepted for cut vinyl. Please assign Pantone colors for matching.
Files are accepted by Email (up to 7MB.) Alternatively, larger files may be submitted via our FTP site. Files can be uploaded online using the the “File Upload” option from the main navigation under "Graphics".
Mural files must be built as one file. Please note where panel breaks are located and try to minimize the amount of type that crosses over the panel breaks.
All graphics produced require specific bleeds. Below is a general outline for the required bleeds. For additional information please contact your Lime Light customer service representative.
Mural/PopUp Files – ½” bleed around the perimeter.
Tension Fabric Displays – 2” bleed around the perimeter. Please keep all logos, type, and critical information at least 2” in from the visual edge of the graphic.
Inkjet Opaque/Transparent Graphics – ½” bleed around the perimeter.
Banner Stand Graphics – each product has specific bleed requirements. See product graphic template for specific information. Different printing processes also require different bleeds. All banner stand graphics printed on 13 ounce vinyl will require an extra ½” bleed around the perimeter.
|