File Names
In order to make the pre-flight process more efficient, please use unique file names for files you are submitting. The file name should be short but unique. BusinessCard_front.pdf is too common. Better to use JSmithBC_front.pdf

Multiple Images and Files
Let us know during the ordering process if you want your project printed with the same image on both sides. If we are not notified early in the project and receive only one file, your project could be delayed in order to locate the second file. If we receive two of the same file, your project could be delayed until you verify that both sides are to be printed with the same image.

PDFs are great files formats since you can submit multiple artwork in one PDF. Therefore if there is a front and a back, they should be in the same PDF. If it is a catalog, place the single pages (with bleed) in page order, all in one pdf. This makes it less confusing.

Instructions For Exporting From Design Programs

Quark Xpress®

• From the file menu in Quark select: "Save page as EPS..."
• Name the file and press "Save".
• Open the Quark EPS file into Adobe Illustrator, "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text on files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
• Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
• Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
• In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
• Save files as "JPEG" or "TIF" with Maximum quality.

Freehand®

• Go to "Edit"; "Select"; "All" and then go to the menu selection "Text" then "Convert to Paths". All text within files must be converted to paths with the stroke set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts to be sent to us.
• Export file as EPS with placed images included.
• Open EPS file into Photoshop.
• In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
• Save files as "JPEG" or "TIF" with Maximum quality.

Adobe Illustrator®

• In Illustrator "Select All" and go to the "Type" menu selection and "Create Outlines". All text within files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.
• Save file as Illustrator EPS with placed images included.
• Open Illustrator EPS file into Photoshop.
• In Photoshop set resolution to 300 dpi and mode to CMYK.
• Save files as "JPEG" or "TIF" with Maximum quality.