Performance Copying & Printing

We suggest that your files be at least 300 dpi.

No, Computer monitors display images in RGB, meaning that the colors are made from a combination of Red, Green, and Blue plus brightness (light and dark) and projected on your monitor. Print media is mostly composed up of CMYK values, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. Therefore, your monitor will not give you a very accurate representation of what the print output will be. Color for print is produced by reflective color, meaning the color is produced by the light hitting and reflecting that color back. DO NOT rely on your computer monitor to match printed output. Since a monitor and print are very different, it is always wise to proof your project before a run, to assure color issues are taken care of before the job is completed. Large differences in printer and monitor calibration also make it very difficult to accurately match color from a monitor to print. If your print job is color sensitive, request a proof first!

We print in CMYK. Set up every job in CMYK color mode. If you work in RGB, convert your file to CMYK before print, or you may experience a large color shift. Monitor display will not accurately predict how a printed CMYK document will look.

There should be at least a 30 point difference between cyan and magenta in the file, otherwise it may print purple. Printing from Microsoft applications tend to make blues look more purple.

Flatten ALL transparency to avoid problems. Do not use transparency, blending modes, or effects with spot colors. Always convert your spot color to CMYK and flatten before submitting your order. Try to avoid multiple transparencies, blending modes and effects in your document.

Yes, but we must make a .pdf and have you approve the file, due to file formatting issues. Beware of color shift. Colors tend to look more purple when printing from Microsoft products. We prefer if you send us .pdf files.

Package files with all fonts, pictures, and links used in the file. We need ALL components used to create your file, so that we can open it correctly on our end. If you are sending us multiple files, please use WinZip or Stuffit to create an archived file.

Save the .pdf as a Acrobat 5.0 (.pdf 1.4) compatible file. Click this link: https://get.adobe.com/reader/ to download Acrobat. Be sure to proof the .pdf that you create for errors. If you do find errors they must be corrected before submitting for printing.

We suggest submitting .pdf files with outlined fonts. Add your crop marks and then flatten your file before submitting your order. You can also send native file formats: .ai, .indd, .psd, .qxd, .eps. Please include all supporting files (i.e. fonts and images) There are other options to send files but it may result in lower quality: .jpg, .jpeg, .tiff, & Microsoft Office files.

Set up text as 100% Black whenever possible. This will eliminate fuzzy, out of registration text. When black text is made with all 4 colors, it is difficult to perfectly register on such a small area, especially serif fonts with intricate details.

Rich black uses more colors to make the black look more solid and deep. 100% black should be used for text, and finer line details. Rich black. should be used for things that need to pop, or has a decent size coverage. Avoid rich black for text due to registration issues. Rich black values are as follows. Cyan: 20% Magenta: 10% Yellow: 10% Black: 100%

Please include crop marks in your .pdf so we can accurately cut your job.

We suggest keeping text at least .188" away from the edge.

For most jobs we require at least .125" (1/8") bleed

If you are uploading a project with numerous support files, please compress them into one file using Winzip or Stuffit (or follow the instructions at the bottom of the page). Zip a file or Folder Windows Users: Locate the file or folder that you want to zip. Press and hold (or right-click) the file or folder, select (or point to) Send to, and then select Compressed (zipped) folder. A new zipped folder with the same name is created in the same location. Mac Users: Right-click on a file, folder, or files you want to zip. Select “Compress Items” Find the newly created .zip archive in the same directory.

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Thanks for you question. The only way to produce a print that size is to remove it from the frame. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions. We look forward to working with you soon.