PRE-PRESS HINTS
To prepare files for Business Cards & Post Cards you should follow the guidelines below:
- We accept Following formats and programs:
Formats: TIFF - EPS - PDF - JPEG ( Hi Res. )
MAC: QuarkXpress - Illustrator - FreeHand - Photoshop - Pagemaker
PC: QuarkXpress - Illustrator - Photoshop
- If you save your file as a TIFF format from Photoshop, we require 200 dpi, CMYK & at least 1/8” bleed on each side. Please note that your job will be printed as we receive it.
- If you save your file as a EPS, please note that your fonts & replaced images are properly linked and the images are 200 dpi, from a Hi Res. Scan, and in CMYK. If you are using a vector application, such as FreeHand or Adobe Illustrator, please note that all text/fonts should be converted to outline.
- Any other form of a EPS should be opened in a vector application (with text converted to outlines) and then saved again as a EPS (please note that this could result in slight degrading in the quality of text – its sharpness).
- We require a hard copy for each job. Please supply it with your disk or fax it to us, specifying quantity, size or any other relevant information. For multiple jobs/files/e-mails, please be sure to clearly identify your directory and the files. If a new version is replacing an old one, please be clear what it is replacing.
- IF YOU ARE SENDING AN E-MAIL, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SEND A FAX, TELLING US THE DETAILS OF YOUR JOB & WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN OUR MAIL BOX .
For any further questions, please e-mail us at:
info@layaprinting.com or call (323) 874-1446