Kelly's Sign and Print artwork-specifications

ARTWORK FOR SIGNS AND VINYL:

When sending us a file which needs to be produced with vinyl, save file as VECTOR art. Vector art is made up of lines and curves.

The file needs to be an original vector file where the graphics and text are converted to outlines. Vector art is preferred for most files, and ensures the best quality output for type and graphic elements, and results in smaller file size with much sharper output quality.

Acceptable Vector Formats: Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .eps) and Gerber Plot (.plt)

All fonts need to be converted to curves, so we do not have to substitute your font.

We are not able to use any images from your web site.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SENDING ARTWORK TO KELLY'S SIGN & PRINT SHOP:

We know that you may not be able to provide us with the exact file needed to produce your signage. If you are unable to supply us with the format we need, we are able to reproduce or create custom artwork for you. In

most cases there will be an hourly fee of $65 to convert or to develop a new design.

ARTWORK FOR PRINT:

When sending us a file which needs to be printed, we prefer a RASTER file. Raster art is made up of series of dots or pixels and is based on applications like digital photography.

Create and supply us the artwork in the size of your final output at 300DPI or higher, in a raster based software such as Adobe Photoshop. Acceptable Raster Formats: Adobe Photoshop (.psd, .tif, .jpg, .bmp, .pdf, .eps)

We prefer to print artwork from the format it was originally created, but we can print from flattened art files, such as JPEG (.jpeg), GIF (.gif) or Bitmaps (.bmp) - As long as they are high quality. The better the artwork, the better the final product!

Make sure to embed all linked images, or supply us with the images separately.

Make sure to create and save file with CMYK color values.

We are not able to copy and use any images from your web site. Website images are not high quality.

SUBMITTING ARTWORK:

Please send smaller files via email to kelly.signs@charter.net

For larger files go to www.yousendit.com - This is a FREE secure online file transfer site that allows you to easily send large files and email attachments.

FAX transmissions, Photocopies, business cards - These and other low grade images are best avoided if possible but will suffice only if nothing else exists.