Artwork should be setup 20%, 25%, 50% or actual size. Please indicate scale within file name and on any proof.
We can email scaled templates (PDF, EPS, Ai, InDesign) files. Please call sales on 01297 630130 or email sales@creativesolutions.co.uk with your request.
When collecting files for output, please ensure that all fonts used are converted to outlines.
Experience has shown that whilst fonts may use the same name, slight variations do exist. Therefore we advise you not to rely on fonts from another source but to send fonts all converted to outlines.
Fonts used in Illustrator, InDesign and CorelDraw can converted to boxes/curves before saving to output and therefore no font files are required. To do this, select all and then convert in one action (usually from the 'Type' or 'Style' menus).
Images should be provided at a minimum of 300dpi @ 25% (size-for-size taking in to account magnification) and saved in CMYK format. TIFF file formats are preferred but we also accept images in any other formats included JPG and EPS. Care should be taken when providing images in other formats as compression can reduce final print quality.
We usually recommend all critical information is within a 50mm bleed around the outside.
By far the easiest receive your files is via our website using our FTP (File Transfer Protocol) facility:
- FTP Upload- Use the file upload upload tab at the top of the page in the menu bar. Fast and easy to use. Maximum file size is 2GB.
We can also accept files saved on:
- USB Stick (returned immediately after saving to our network)
- Email- send to sales@creativesolutions.co.uk
We recommend using Pantone or RAL colour swatches rather than relying on screen colours. If you use screen colours as a guide, ensure that your monitor is closely calibrated.
Whilst every effort is made to match specific Pantone & RAL colours, it is not always possible to match specific colours when using CMYK printers. If colour is critical then please supply a reference.
All logos used should be EPS vector files (these can be magnified to any size without degradation of quality). If you do not have an EPS version, we can create a replica copy from a JPG or TIF file supplied (subject to sight of file- approximate studio charge £60 plus VAT). The EPS file can be forwarded to your for subsequent print requirements.
We can accept files saved in:
- Adobe Illustrator all versions
- Adobe InDesign all versions
- Adobe Photoshop all versions
- Corel Draw
- Microsoft Powerpoint versions 2200 and XP (requires transferring to graphics software- studio time charged)
- Microsoft Publisher versions 97,98,2000 and XP (requires transferring to graphics software- studio time charged)
- Microsoft Word 2010 and XP (requires transferring to graphics software- studio time charged)