Print Turnaround Cut Offs

• 2-3 Day Turnaround Order must be placed before 12pm. 
• 3-4 Day Turnaround: Orders placed after 12pm.

File Preparation & Format 

Our recommended file to upload in is PDF format 

We also accept .JPG (JPEG), .EPS and .TIF (TIFF) file types, however PDF is the preferred format. 

Please check your file to ensure it meets our file creation guidelines for our large format products: 

1. Use the CMYK colorspace (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, K(Black)).
2. Set up your file to the size of your product purchased. Ex. 15” x 35” Banner will be sized 15in x 35in, 300 dpi, CMYK color profile.
3. Use a minimum resolution of 150 dpi to 300 dpi max at 100% size for image files.
4. If you create a PDF file in Photoshop, please be sure to flattened all layers prior to submitting.
5. Specify trim area with crop marks. (Don't place crop marks inside the work area.)

For business cards, postcards & flyers your artwork should:

• Have 1/8" (0.125") bleed extending past the trim line. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge. (paper stationary products)
• Safe Area is the 1 1/4" (1.25") area inside the trim line. Do not put critical information or images within the Safe Area. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge. (paper stationary products)
• If you want printed borders, they must be placed a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") inside the trim line and include bleed. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge. (paper stationary products)

Termonology: 

PDF (Portable Document Format) - This template can be imported into: InDesign, Quark Express, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and many other content creation programs. 

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) – This is basic raster file format. If you are using a design created in Photoshop, this format is highly recommended. 

EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) - This template is recommended for advanced Illustrator users only. This is the best for sending large files.  

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, blacK)  colors is the industry standard for printing colors. Please only use CMYK when uploading your designs.   

 RGB (Red, Green, Blue), which are used to display colors on any screen.( Do not use when submitting for print) 

Grommets: Round rings that are metal ring reinforcements. Grommets are available in 2 or 4 corners or can placed every 2,3, or 4 feet for larger printed prints.  

4/0, 4/4 : Pronounce “4 over 4” this refers to the application of 4 ink colors to the face of product. 4/0 refers to color on only one side of the product. Or double sided full color (4/4). 

4/1: Full color on one side and a single color on the other side usually being black.