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File Preparation

These are the ONLY file programs we accept!
QuarkXpress	Adobe Illustrator	Adobe Photoshop	Adobe InDesign

These are the ONLY file formats we accept!
PDF	EPS	JPEG	TIFF

If you will be using Photoshop, Quark Xpress or Illustrator to prepare your files for submission, then:

PLEASE! take a few minutes to make sure that your files meet our step-by-step guidelines. Help us to make this experience for you as effortless and seamless as possible. Trust us, you will be amazed at how automated and simple the PrintFarm.com ordering system is once your files have been properly created.

If you are missing anything or incorrectly submit files, this will seriously delay your free online proof and subsequently, receipt of your finished order.

INTRODUCTION:

•		Files not explicitly matching the guidelines outlined in this section may cause your order to be delayed or additional charges incurred by you.

•		Due to tight turnaround times and low margin for error, we reserve the right to refuse orders with files that do not meet our basic criteria.

•		Customers employing the services of third party designers should be sure these file submission guidelines are understood and followed.

•		Please be aware of local post office requirements when designing your card. We ARE NOT the USPS or a mailing house, please make sure your job meets postal regulations.

However, this does not mean you are out of luck if you have these programs.

Macromedia Freehand	Microsoft Word	Macromedia Fireworks	Microsoft Power Point
Adobe Pagemaker	Microsoft Publisher	Corel Draw

We are aware that not everyone has those programs at their disposal. Many of you only have Corel Draw, PageMaker, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Freehand, etc. If these are the only tools at your disposal, you can attempt to use them if they allow you to create either an EPS, TIFF, or PDF out of the native file. You can increase the likelihood of sending us printable files by doing so. You can use Acrobat Distiller with a wide range of programs to create PDF files that will increase your chances of producing a quality printed piece.

Unlike software programs like Quark Xpress and InDesign, some of these programs were not developed to be used as tools for the creation of files to be outputted for production on printing presses. Using the programs we recommend will increase the likelihood of the quick turnaround of a print-ready job from you. Have no fear though. 212Printing is Risk Free! If you're not sure if what you did is printable, send us your files and we'll examine them FREE OF CHARGE. At no cost or obligation to you, we'll have one of our professionals at 212 Printing review it technically. We'll let you know if there is anything that will prevent us from printing it. If we find everything to be in order, we will put a proof online for you to look at, once again, free of charge. Even if there is something wrong, we will email you what the problem is to help you fix and revise your files.

DOCUMENTS WITH BLEED

Correctly Submitted Artwork

Correctly Submitted Artwork After Cut

Incorrectly Submitted Artwork

Incorrectly Submitted Artwork After Cut

LAYING OUT YOUR DOCUMENT

The outer edge of the artwork is considered a “safety area” that is utilized for cutting. No important images or text should be placed within this area. Although an 1/8 of inch is the minimum, We strongly recommend you use a 1/4 inch (.25). Here is an example of the correct way to submit your files:

KEEP YOUR TYPE IN!

This is an example of how the same file can be submitted incorrectly. If you notice, the file was designed with all of the type and important graphics right up to the edge of the canvas. This results in the cutting of logos, fonts, and important graphics. This is an example of how NOT to submit your files:

COLOR

What are RGB Colors?
RGB Colors are those used by most computer monitors and televisions to display full color. It is NOT, however, used for printing color output.

What are CMYK colors?

Most color presses use the combination of these four colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) to create full color output. Even simpler desktop color printers (such as laser and inkjet printers) rely primarily on the combination of these four inks to create full color output.