| File Setup Guidelines |
File Setup and Page Size Settings
Send your files in their native format from any supported software. You should design at the
final image size (100%), with 100-150 dpi of information at final print size for raster-based
images. (View special software requirements at right)
Color Guidelines
We can print from either CMYK (recommended) or RGB image files.
NOTE: To avoid banding in filled areas of black, define black as follows:
C=10 M=10 Y=10 K=100 (never define text as 4-color black unless > 24 pt.)
Scanning Guidelines - View tips for determining scan resolution
Your scans should contain 100-150 dpi of information at final printed size. Save as .eps or .tif
for placement into your software for the most dependable output.
Set color for any scanned files in the software they originate in, recoloring scans in your
presentation software can cause unexpected results. Stretching/shrinking an image can
cause pixel distortion and is not recommended.
Digital Camera File Guidelines
For acceptable poster prints and banners from digital camera files, we recommend a
minimum of 100 dpi and a maximum of 150 dpi at final poster size.
The chart below shows min. and max. digital camera pixel requirements for common poster
and banner sizes.
Note: your poster is not restricted to the sizes shown below; these are examples.
Final Poster Size Resolution Pixel Size Camera Output
12x18 150 dpi (Max) 1800x2700 4.8 megapixels
100 dpi (Min) 1200x1800 2.1 megapixels
18x24 150 dpi (Max) 2700x3600 9.7 megapixels
100 dpi (Min) 1800x2400 4.3 megapixels
24x36 150 dpi (Max) 3600x5400 19.4 megapixels
100 dpi (Min) 2400x3600 8.6 megapixels
36x48 150 dpi (Max) 5400x7200 38.8 megapixels
100 dpi (Min) 3600x4800 17.2 megapixels
Poster Paper Output Choices
We offer a variety of poster print papers for indoor posters, outdoor posters, or indoor/outdoor
(UV posters):
Indoor Photobase UV Photobase Outdoor Banner
UV Backlit Film Outdoor Adhesive Vinyl
UV Clear Film
Send your files in their native format from any supported software. You should design at the
final image size (100%), with 100-150 dpi of information at final print size for raster-based
images. (View special software requirements at right)
Color Guidelines
We can print from either CMYK (recommended) or RGB image files.
NOTE: To avoid banding in filled areas of black, define black as follows:
C=10 M=10 Y=10 K=100 (never define text as 4-color black unless > 24 pt.)
Scanning Guidelines - View tips for determining scan resolution
Your scans should contain 100-150 dpi of information at final printed size. Save as .eps or .tif
for placement into your software for the most dependable output.
Set color for any scanned files in the software they originate in, recoloring scans in your
presentation software can cause unexpected results. Stretching/shrinking an image can
cause pixel distortion and is not recommended.
Digital Camera File Guidelines
For acceptable poster prints and banners from digital camera files, we recommend a
minimum of 100 dpi and a maximum of 150 dpi at final poster size.
The chart below shows min. and max. digital camera pixel requirements for common poster
and banner sizes.
Note: your poster is not restricted to the sizes shown below; these are examples.
Final Poster Size Resolution Pixel Size Camera Output
12x18 150 dpi (Max) 1800x2700 4.8 megapixels
100 dpi (Min) 1200x1800 2.1 megapixels
18x24 150 dpi (Max) 2700x3600 9.7 megapixels
100 dpi (Min) 1800x2400 4.3 megapixels
24x36 150 dpi (Max) 3600x5400 19.4 megapixels
100 dpi (Min) 2400x3600 8.6 megapixels
36x48 150 dpi (Max) 5400x7200 38.8 megapixels
100 dpi (Min) 3600x4800 17.2 megapixels
Poster Paper Output Choices
We offer a variety of poster print papers for indoor posters, outdoor posters, or indoor/outdoor
(UV posters):
Indoor Photobase UV Photobase Outdoor Banner
UV Backlit Film Outdoor Adhesive Vinyl
UV Clear Film
------------------------ Please view our submittal guidelines to ensure your order is not delayed. ------------------------ Supported Software click link to view special software requirements Windows CorelDraw X3 Illustrator CS3,CS2 Photoshop CS3,CS2 PowerPoint 2003 SPECIAL NOTE: To avoid banding in filled areas of black, define black as follows: C = 10 M = 10 Y = 10 K = 100 never define text as 4-color black unless > 24 pt. |
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