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Also note that you should save all photos in CMYK mode, not RGB mode when possible. RGB images and artwork may not print properly or meet your color expectations. If you are unsure or unable to save your image in CMYK mode, please let us know.
PDF:
We accept high-resolution PDF files. For printing purposes, it is necessary that all of your fonts are embedded.
PHOTOSHOP:
Although we would prefer to work with a page layout program, we will accept Photoshop files that are set to the actual print size and at a resolution of 300 with all proper bleeds and margins.
COREL DRAW:
We do not work natively in Corel Draw, but may be able to use your file if it is output as an Illustrator EPS.
• Embed all Images
• Convert all your text/copy to outline fonts
• Export as Illustrator EPS
FREEHAND:
Freehand is an older program that is no longer supported. We may be able to use your file if you are able to save a high-resolution PDF or Illustrator EPS file.
• Embed all Images
• Convert all your text/copy to paths
• Export as Illustrator EPS or PDF
PAGEMAKER:
Pagemaker is an older program that is no longer supported. If you send us a Pagemaker file, it will opened in InDesign, which may cause items to change or move around. We will also accept a high-resolution pdf.
MICROSOFT WORD, PUBLISHER, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT:
Word, Publisher, Excel and Powerpoint are not professional printing programs, and tweaking may be necessary to make your files print-ready. In some cases, a PDF is a better alternative to the native file. In order to create a PDF, you will need to have the full version of Adobe Acrobat PDF. If you don’t please download and use our Adobe Job Ready Program. If you do have the full version of Adobe Acrobat PDF please follow the steps below.
• Under File, Print, select Adobe PDF writer.
• Under Properties select Press Quality and Save your PDF.
When a color is selected from the RGB model that is out of the range of the CMYK model, the application chooses what it thinks is the closest color that will match. Programs like Adobe Photoshop will allow you to choose which color will be replaced. Others may not.
We’re not like other marketing companies. We’re a print and digital marketing agency in Burnsville, Minnesota and we’re passionate about helping other small businesses. Our team can help you by designing and printing marketing materials to your exact specifications, storing them in our warehouse and mailing them on your time.