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an effort to better serve our clients, we have compiled some brief

specifications to assist in preparation of electronic art files.

recommend that you upload your art file(s) to us using the

“Send A

File” function on our company web site. Have any questions?

Please

give us a call at 201-641-4121

A. Acceptable File Types

Your file must be either a VECTOR (line art) image or a
RASTER (photo) image.
We accept PC based files and can work with virtually any
software except Adobe InDesign and Quark Xpress.
Website graphics are almost always unusable due to their low
resolution.
Acceptable file types include the following:

Adobe Illustrator (.ai)

Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)

EPS Files (.eps)

TIF Files (.tif)

JPEG Files (.jpg)

Acceptable Resolution

We require a minimum resolution of 100-150 dpi at 100% file
size or 200-300 dpi at 50% file size on all Raster Based
designed and submitted files such as TIF, PSD, JPEG & etc.
Vector images (ie-line art) must have all text or fonts converted
to OUTLINES. Many programs offer an option to save or export
text as vectors, curves, paths or outlines. Make sure to convert
all fonts to outlines, curves or paths to avoid possible font
substitution.

C. Color Requirements

If specific color specs are to be achieved on your sign, include
Pantone Colors for your files, or provide a hard copy of the
approximate colors desired. Premier Banner uses Pantone
Matching System (PMS) color specs extensively when color
matching is of importance to our client.

D. File Size

Direct Email- file sizes of less than 5MB can be emailed directly
to us.
FTP Upload- larger files require use of our ftp site. Total size of
all uploaded files to our ftp site should be less than 1 gigabyte.
Remember to not close the the “Send a File” window until after
the file has been completely uploaded and you are redirected
back to our company webpage.

E. File Preparation and Helpful Notes

Convert all fonts to Outlines/Curves where possible, if not
please include all fonts used in File.
Save your design in CMYK MODE, we can also work with RGB
files however in some cases there may be color shift.
You can also Design your files at 50% (200-300 dpi) or 25%
(400-600 dpi) of final output size.

(Please Indicate final output enlargement size percentage when

submitting file).

For the best results on printing Solid Blacks (Excluding text
smaller than 30 pt.)use C=30% M=20% Y=20% K=100%.
JPEG files must be saved with maximum quality setting checked.
Banners must have at least 2.5” Bleed (Safety Area for hem
and grommet) at final print size.
Live area of the banner should remain within the 2.5” bleed
area.
Pole Pockets, If required, allow 4” Bleed area (Safety area) on
the sides where pocket poles are

required.

Important note: Please do not place important objects, text and
key elements too close to the edge of your banner artwork files
as they will be trimmed off, hemmed or grommeted during
finishing of your banner. For the best results keep your key
elements of your design 2” to 3” inside the edges.