Artwork

File Setup Instructions
Please follow the instructions below to learn the preferred way to set-up your banner artwork files for printing.

Save colours as CMYK
We prefer working with files that are setup in CMYK, but we can work with RGB formats as well. Pantone colours cannot be accurately matched using CMYK, but every effort will be made to closely match any specified pantone colour that you may require.

File size and Resolution
Files may be set at 100%, 50% or 25% size, you should indicate at what proportion your artwork is set when you send it. Therefore, the minimum resolution at any scale needs to be at least 300 dpi.

File Preparation & Supported File and Software Formats
We can work with virtually any file format and software program, but we do prefer working with vector-based files if possible. For a full list of files and software we support, please see supported file formats below. If you don't see a program or file format listed, we will most likely still be able to work with it. Just contact us if you are unsure, and we will get right back to you.

Quark Xpress 6.5
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Photoshop CS2
Adobe Illustrator CS2
Adobe InDesign CS2
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel

.qxd

.pdf

.jpeg, .tiff

.eps, .ai

.idd

.doc

.ppt

.xis

Fonts
Please convert fonts to paths whenever possible. Otherwise, please include all printer and screen fonts. In the case of TIFF or JPEG files fonts will not be required.

Sizing, Layout and printing
All banner sizes are quoted in feet or Meters. Before the banner is released to print a PDF will be sent for your approval.

Finishing
Our banners are printed, cut to size, with reinforced hemming on all four sides. Eyelets come as standard every 300mm.

Sending Your Files
E-mail to artwork@plasticbanners.com (under 20mbs) or alternatively post your artwork on a disc to; Artwork Department, 100 Brook Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7AW