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FILE PREPARATION & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

To ensure smooth and timely production of your project.

• Files should be flattened without hidden layers; otherwise, it will not print.
• Submit only what needs to be printed.
• File should be saved as an EPS in CMYK.
• All fonts MUST be converted to outlines (Type > Create Outlines).
• All raster images should be embedded and not linked.
• If any filters are applied (e.g., blurs or gradient mesh) the file must be rasterized in Photoshop and saved as a TIFF for final artwork submission.
• To help get a smoother gradient without banding, the gradient should be created in Photoshop with noise added (from 1 to 3), saved as a TIFF, then brought back to Illustrator and combined with the rest of the artwork.

• Files should be flattened without hidden layers; otherwise, it will not print.
• Submit only what needs to be printed.
• File should be saved as a TIFF in CMYK with LZW compression and ICC profiles checked on with no extra Alpha channels.
• To help get a smoother gradient without banding, add noise (from 1 to 3). Multiple panel murals must be created on one single page. Do not tile panels onto multiple pages, unless there are hard color breaks. Try not to have the panel breaks run through letters or logos if at all possible.

• Indesign CS5: All fonts MUST be converted to outlines and all links supplied.

• Acrobat PDF: Must be hi res, exact size and Print Ready

• Adobe PageMaker, Quark Express, Freehand, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Corel Draw

• Files can be saved at 100% if software allows, or half size is acceptable.
• Files should be created at 100-150 DPI at full size or proportionately scaled. Do not submit files at greater DPI than requested.
• For custom-sized graphics, please provide a 1/4” bleed for trimming.

Proof Approval and Lead Times

On receipt of your artwork we will check that it is to the correct format and size, and email you a low resolution pre-production proof of it for your final approval before we proceed.  This process is limited to 2 times per order and a £25 charge will apply to each additional check and proof supplied. The lead time quoted begins from when you approve this proof, and unless otherwise agreed in writing, the date we despatch your order will be subject to our overall production schedule and therefore can be any of the days within the timeline you specify when placing your order.

Supplying your artwork file

1. Place all artwork files in a folder and name the folder by your company name and purchase order reference number.

2. You may email artwork files up to 5mb in size to your administrator at sales@displaysgalore.co.uk .

3. Larger files should be supplied via an ftp site such as www.yousendit.com . First compress your files into a single folder using software such as WinZip and enter sales@displaysgalore.co.uk as the recipient email address.