FILE PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Please follow this guide to reduce potential problems, avoid addtional costs and speed up production and delivery.

SCAN/SAVE

A resolution of 300 dpi is ideal when scanning color and grey scale materials. B/W art should be scanned no higher than 600 dpi. Text should be 400 dpi. Scanning resolution is usually twice the output line screen. Always scan at 100% of the final size of your document.

COLOR MODES

No RGB images. RGB is used for viewing images on a monitor. Please convert to and save all your images in CMYK mode. Your images will not output properly if your files are not set up in CMYK.

BLEEDS

A bleed occurs when the ink prints to the very edge of the paper. For bleeds, you must extend your artwork beyond the finished cut crop marks by 1/4 inch.

PROOFREAD COPY

Please spell-check your document and review all other information carefully before submitting your files to us to ensure accuracy.

IMAGE FILES

Please submit all image and graphic files used in your document.

Include the original copies of each graphic file.
Include all supporting files used in the document
Send the linked file of "placed images" in illustrator.
Do not embed image files into your layout.

FONTS

Please submit your files with all the necessary fonts included - both screen & printer fonts used in your document. Without the printer fonts we cannot create a proof or plates for your print job.

PRINT GUIDE

Please send us a mock-up or dummy of your job to serve as a guide.

CONTACT INFORMATION

All files and medium sent to us should have client's complete name and contact information.

CHECKLIST

Please include a printout or checklist of each item you are sending.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at 407-622-5240 or email us info@starrshots.com.