Art File Requirements

Requirements for Customer Supplied Artwork:

Please follow these guidelines when submitting computer created designs, images & layouts. Deviating from these standards can cause delays and make changes to your files necessary. General clean up of design or layout included in product prices.

PLEASE call our sales department at (800) 579-9362 x2 if you have ANY questions.

If you would like to upload your art files to us use the e-mail address below or ftp site for very large file(s)
Email your files to: art@caselogos.com
Upload your files to:  ftp://ftp.caselogos.com (contact us for login information)
Submit your files on disk:  CD or DVD

We prefer Windows/IBM formats for best compatibility.

Precision Custom Shapes:

Our custom shape decals are precision laser cut to 1/1000" to your specifications. If your decal must fit within a recess or bezel, it is recommended that you size the decal to be slightly smaller that the area to which it is to be adhered. We recommend a minimum of approximately 1/64" on each side of the decal. If you are unsure how to measure properly, you may email a photo or scan of the bezel, or better yet, mail us the bezel, if possible and we will determine the best size for you. We provide a free blank cut out of the actual size and shape for you to test before your order is printed.

Artwork & Layouts:

Artwork created in vector based drawing programs other than those listed below should be saved in EPS format (with preview). The following Windows based programs are fully supported. Others may prove to cause incompatibility problems.

- CorelDraw! latest version (preferred format)
- Macromedia Freehand v. 10
- Micrografx Designer v.7
- Adobe Illustrator latest version
- Pagemaker
- Quark v. 5.0 (limited compatibility)
- Adobe Indesign CS6 or lower

We also accept *.pdf, *.doc, *.jpg, *.tif, *.png files. These may required art service, depending on the quality of the files.

We prefer CorelDraw! files for best compatibility.
Please include version number with file.  Include all font files or convert fonts to outlines. Do not save linked graphics as part of your file. Include as separate TIF or EPS files.

Download Instructions:

Download all files in NATIVE saved format (ie: Corel file extension should be mylogo.CDR not mylogo.john). Mac users: Include .dat files.

Internet Graphics:

JPEGs, GIFFs, TIFFs and all other bitmap files are sometimes OK for full color printing, they are not considered acceptable artwork for screen printing (metallic background labels). These files should be redrawn in a vector based format. This is a service we can provide for you if necessary.

Fonts:

All font files should be included with your art files. We accept both TrueType and Type 1 postscript fonts. If you are not using one of the programs listed above, please convert all type to curves before saving your file.

Scanned Images:

Color images must be saved in CMYK TIFF format and included as separate files. Scale and rotate as needed before saving. Allow 1/8" for bleeds.   Black & white photos or line art should be saved as TIFF.

Printed Samples:

Always include a printed sample of your file so that we may verify the final product against your original. This print may be faxed to us.

Spot Color Separations:

Any file that is to be printed in spot color, must have PMS colors in the drawing or layout. RGB, CMYK or standard colors are NOT acceptable. Please print out your own separations first to be certain everything separates correctly.

Traps:

Traps should be included for every design where two or more colors touch. A one or two point overlap is usually sufficient. Darker color should overlap lighter one.

Camera Ready Art:

We gladly accept camera ready, color separated art. Art should be output at a minimum of 1200 x 1200 DPI, preferably higher.  Faxes, photocopies, business cards & cocktail napkins are NOT considered camera ready and will be subject to an art preparation fee.