Art Requirements


Proofing Tips

  • Reference: Include a .pdf layout reference as a visual along with your print file                               
  • Zoom In: View print file at full size to verify quality                                
  • Size: Double-check that the sizing of your art file matches what was ordered                               
  • Proofread: Spell check all text

Sizing

For Digital & Offset Print Jobs:                    

  • We prefer that files are submitted at full scale at 300 dpi, unless it exceeds the limitations of Adobe Illustrator or InDesign
  • Bleed: .25″ per side unless specified otherwise      

For Wideformat Print & Graphics Jobs:                        

  • 150 dpi                                
  • Bleed: .5″ per side unless specified otherwise                            
  • Scaling: If file is scaled, please make note of it in the file.

Image Resolution

  • Digital & Offset Print: 300 dpi
  • Wideformat Print & Graphics: 150 dpi or greater

Color

  • Color Mode: Create artwork in CMYK mode for print
  • Spot Color/UV: 
  • Dielines: Open Swatch panel, choose available color, rename to Die, select Spot Color from dropdown menu. Please place all dielines within the same group. 

File Format

  • Preferred: packaged .ai (all links and fonts included) or HQ/Press Quality PDF (images & fonts embedded, text outlined)
  • Alternative: .eps, .psd, .tif, .jpg
  • Not reliable for high quality print: .png, .gif, .bmp, Microsoft Office
  • Non-Adobe Programs: Canva, Corel, QuarkXpress, etc. Must be exported as a high-quality .pdf for print


File Submission

  • Files may be emailed if 20MB or under

  • For larger files, links to your file storage/sharing service may be emailed to your salesperson/account or project manager). Large files may also be uploaded to Roark's Hightail account.

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