Panelglide: File Set Up

Files should be set up in CMYK color mode.
Files created in Illustrator or Quark should be set up at full size or proportionate to final output size.
Files created in Photoshop should be set up at full size of final output at 100 to 120 ppi.
Any images placed in Illustrator or Quark should be saved in CMYK format with a resolution of 100 to 120 ppi at final output size
Do not embed placed files in Illustrator.
Do not embed any color profiles in placed images or Photoshop files.
All fonts used in Illustrator should be converted to outlines.
All fonts and support files used in Quark must be included.
Please include a .25" bleed on all sides for graphics where size is critical. (i.e. truss graphics, light boxes, graphics applied to frames or laminant panels, etc.)
Murals should include a 0.5" bleed on each side and a 1" bleed on top and bottom of graphic.
Photoshop files for murals over 10' should be set up at 100ppi
Please indicate visual area and finished size for light box graphics.
If you are working in Photoshop, send layered file along with flattened version saved in tiff, eps, or jpeg format.
Do not use Quark for Mural layout.
Please send a hard copy of image to be output whenever possible
If Pantone colors are used, please indicate on hard copy.
Any critical colors pertaining to logos or corporate identity should be called out as Pantone® Coated or Uncoated colors. If you are using the Pantone® Spot Color system, a color chip must be included with the file.
If an exact match to a custom color is critical, a color correct sample must be provided.
Illustrator 9 special effects that mimic Photoshop effects such as glows, transparency or drop shadows are not supported for murals or oversized graphics. If these effects are required they must be created in Photoshop.
Only send files relevant for output and please indicate output file names on order, disk print out or read me file included with job.

Panelglide
File set up: Files should be set up in CMYK color mode. Files created in Illustrator or Quark should be set up at full size or proportionate to final output size. Files created in Photoshop should be set up at full size of final output at 100 to 120 ppi. Any images placed in Illustrator or Quark should be saved in CMYK format with a resolution of 100 to 120 ppi at final output size Do not embed placed files in Illustrator. Do not embed any color profiles in placed images or Photoshop files. All fonts used in Illustrator should be converted to outlines. All fonts and support files used in Quark must be included. Please include a .25" bleed on all sides for graphics where size is critical. (i.e. truss graphics, light boxes, graphics applied to frames or laminant panels, etc.) Murals should include a 0.5" bleed on each side and a 1" bleed on top and bottom of graphic. Photoshop files for murals over 10' should be set up at 100ppi Please indicate visual area and finished size for light box graphics. If you are working in Photoshop, send layered file along with flattened version saved in tiff, eps, or jpeg format. Do not use Quark for Mural layout. Please send a hard copy of image to be output whenever possible If Pantone colors are used, please indicate on hard copy. Any critical colors pertaining to logos or corporate identity should be called out as Pantone® Coated or Uncoated colors. If you are using the Pantone® Spot Color system, a color chip must be included with the file. If an exact match to a custom color is critical, a color correct sample must be provided. Illustrator 9 special effects that mimic Photoshop effects such as glows, transparency or drop shadows are not supported for murals or oversized graphics. If these effects are required they must be created in Photoshop. Only send files relevant for output and please indicate output file names on order, disk print out or read me file included with job. Questions? Need Additional Information? Please contact us and we will assist you.
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