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ARTWORK GUIDELINES

If we are not creating custom artwork for you, please submit "PRODUCTION READY ARTWORK" either electronically or via mail. Production ready artwork is black and white line art that has sharp, clean lines, requires no retouching, is complete with text and/or graphics and is to size. It is a graphics file. We perfer vector artwork with all text/outlines converted to curves as outlined below.

ELECTRONIC ARTWORK
Ready to print artwork submitted via e-mail attachment or disk

• e-mail to artwork@sandscripts.com

• We accept both PC and Mac platform artwork.

• Send artwork to via disk or e-mail attachment in the following formats: Adobe Illustrator (version 8.0 or earlier), Adobe PDF (version 8.0 or earlier), Adobe Photoshop (version 5.0 or earlier), TIFF (*.tif), GIF (*.gif), JPEG (*.jpg), Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps) or Corel Draw v.12.0 . Please DO NOT e-mail files encoded in the message body and DO NOT use inline attachments. Scanned or Electronic letterhead is not usable.

• File formats such as .doc, .pub, .vcf and .dat are unacceptable. Please no Quark Express files.

• Please compress files larger than 1 MB or multi-part submissions with WinZip (*.zip) or Aladdin Stuff-It.

• Make sure to include all necessary Adobe Type1 screen and printer font files with your submission or convert all text to curves when exporting files from your graphics application. Do not e-mail True-Type font files or use True-Type text that has not been converted to curves.

• Make all artwork actual size at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Many items will require a minimum of 600 dpi. If artwork is not provided actual size, artwork charges may apply. Regardless, be sure to clearly indicate desired size in inches on your order form. If size is not clearly indicated, artwork will be sized to fit maximum imprintable area.

• One color imprint artwork must be rendered as black on white background. Please do not submit greyscale, RGB or CMYK artwork.

• When e-mailing artwork please name your files with your last name or your company name. If you received an e-mail confirmation prior to sending your art, use your Order Number as the name of your file. Please do not use general names such as "logo" or "embosser" or "invitation" or "artwork" or "order".

• Disks accepted: 3.5" floppy, CD-ROM or 100MB Zip Disks, Mac or PC format.

• Please fax a copy of your artwork or layout to 1.212.731.0272. We require a fax of all artwork submitted to insure the file(s) have not been corrupted.

• Duplication of copyrighted logos, licensed logos, photographs and materials requires an "Authorization to Reproduce" signed by the copyright owner or designated agent. Please supply documentation when submitting your order.

• Additional Policy and FAQ information

• Authorization to Reproduce Artwork and Photographs Form

• Listed prices are subject to artwork review, additional artwork charges may apply

• $45.00 per hour artwork retouching fee if necessary, minimum billing $22.50.

• For multi-color imprints, please send an .eps file saved in CMYK mode, further instructions for color separations if required will be provided upon order.

CAMERA READY ARTWORK / PHOTOGRAPHS
Paste-up or Existing Copy Submissions via postal mail or courier
We prefer for you to provide the physical photo for all printed orders from photographs

• Provide clear, black and white camera ready art (clean black and white artwork minimum resolution 300 dots per inch, printed by laser or ink jet printer on bright white smooth paper - no photocopies, no greyscale/halftones, no color ink) or existing piece (in the format described). Clean black and white copies printed at a minimum of 800 dpi are also acceptable.

• If sending artwork containing signatures, please use black pen only.

• Duplication of copyrighted logos, photographs and materials requires an "Authorization to Reproduce Artwork and Photographs Form" signed by the copyright owner or designated agent. Please supply documentation when submitting your order.

• Authorization to Reproduce Artwork and Photographs Form

• $45.00/hour artwork retouching fee if necessary, minimum billing $22.50

• You are welcome to send a sample of an existing layout to us by postal mail. Request physical address via e-mail for courier shipments

   

  NOTE: Artwork is not camera ready or a workable format if it is:

  • in full color

  • photocopied or faxed

  • has grey scale, halftones or textures

  • dirty or smudged or torn or folded

  • to be taken off of a business card, stationery or newsprint

  **ARTWORK NOTES** ALWAYS FREE LAYOUT & FREE PROOF CHOICES! SUBMITTING YOUR ARTWORK: ELECTRONIC: email your electronic artwork to artwork@sandscripts.com, we will return a proof to make sure none of the art or fonts were corrupt in transmission Artwork submission guidelines CAMERA READY ARTWORK & PHOTOS: for artwork not available in an electronic format can be shipped to us via courier, physical address provided upon request. We will return a proof back to you. Proof will be emailed or faxed back to you. Pricing subject to artwork review, additional charges may apply if significant retouching, reformatting, or reproofing is required. We will gladly prepare your artwork for you based on your requirements and return proof choices to you. All you have to do is tell us what you would like! Provide: type of design, event type/occasion, name(s), date and any other details! Use one of our stock layouts, choose a design and typestyle - layout may vary due to length of text and imprint area size. ONLINE DESIGN LIBRARIES: BASIC WEDDING DESIGNS/LAYOUTS - BUSINESS & OTHER STOCK DESIGNS - NAUTICAL, FEAST & COOKOUT DESIGNS - TYPESTYLE CHOICES - STOCK CLIP ART DESIGNS Our clip art library is endless! Just let us know what you envision! Send your own font files, whatever you would like!  Or Sand Scripts will create for you.

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