Large Format Setup

1. FILE DIMENSIONS: ACTUAL SIZE, NO SCALING
File size must be the exact same size as what is ordered.   
Do not scale your file. 

If using a template, the file provided should match the exact 'template size' (different than 'graphic size'). 

Do not include important text or images in the Safe Zone (the space 1/2-inch from the final trimmed size). The 2" safe zone on banners allows for grommet placement every 2'-3' across the top and bottom.

Critical information placed in the safety area risks being cut off when your printed document is trimmed down to size.

Flattened (single page) PDF files are preferred, files should be less than 300 mb for upload.

Also acceptable file types are .TIFF, .TIF, .EPS, JPEG

Must be embedded and saved at 150 dots per inch (DPI) at its final output size. Resolutions greater than 150 dpi are acceptable, but do not necessarily improve print quality.

We do NOT print non-native art. 

All files should be saved as flattened artwork before sending to print. Flatten all objects, gradients, swatches, symbols, special effects and transparencies.If using Compound Paths to create transparencies and shapes, please completely rasterize or flatten them into the file or they risk printing incorrectly.

*Remove EVERYTHING from your file that you do not want printed on the final product especially hidden layers and template guidelines.

Crop and bleed marks are not necessary, please do not use them.

All fonts must be converted to outlines to avoid any default fonts or missing text.

Spellcheck and proofread documents in detail before sending to print. We cannot assume responsibility for typographical errors or grammatical mistakes.  

Please flatten the file in Illustrator or Photoshop and export to a JPEG ONLY, as we don't recommend using Indesign for wide format printing.