REQUIREMENTS

For successful completion of your project please have your files created as follows:

 

Software Supported

      Adobe Creative Cloud

• Adobe Illustrator                    • Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign                      • Adobe Acrobat

(Word, Power Point, and Excel are not acceptable art file formats)

 

• Hi Resolution images are required. Rule of thumb is 2x the line screen. Minimum 130 ppi at 100% should cover most instances.
• Include all linked images and fonts.
• File can be saved at ¼ or ½ scale if 100% is too large for CD or emailing.
• Save Photoshop files in layers when possible. (Do NOT flatten before saving)
• Check that the layout is proportionate to size quoted.
• If your software is compatible with ours, save file in program created.

Fonts

• Outline all fonts turning them into vector art
• Include all fonts with art file (TrueType or OpenType)
• To make reverse type readable, avoid using type that is too small or delicate
• When emailing or FTP: Save font into a folder, then compress/zip to create a self-extracting file (ex: .zip, .sit, .sitx)
• When sending fonts, it is important that you send both the screen and printer fonts

 

How to Transfer Files

• Upload Files – My Docs Online
• Compress or ZIP folders before uploading.

 

       OR

 

• Email as an attachment (if under 10MB) Send to your CSR, Sales contact or sales@mas-ind.com

 

       OR

 

• Use Cloud Services such as Dropbox, Google Drive or WeTransfer.

 

Design Tips

• Avoid small type
• Allow .25” of bleed at 100% scale beyond the trim size if graphics bleed off
• Keep graphics/copy away from finishing operations such as hems and grommets
• List PANTONE (PMS#) or target colors
• Supply a printout of the final layout

 

Any additional art creation, requested art changes or manipulations

will be billed at our hourly rate.