Must be saved in the Postscript Format (EPS) and contain no Postscript errors, stray points or colors assigned inconsistently to the supplier's published requirements.

All type that has been set must be converted to outlines (curves or paths). If future changes to the text will be necessary, the original font file must be supplied with the art file for use on the supplier's specified computer platform (Mac or PC).

All design elements in the file must meet the minimums for line thickness of 0.5 pt. Failure to do so may compromise the final imprint quality.

If the vector file contains any linked (placed) raster images, these images must meet the supplier's minimum requirement of 150 dpi when rendered at 100% actual imprint size and must be submitted with the original vector file.

All Raster elements and art files must be sized to 100% or larger than the actual imprint size.

All Raster images must meet or exceed the minimum resolution of 150 dpi when rendered at the actual imprint size.

All raster elements must be submitted in the proper color space RGB or CMYK.

PDF files created from vector files must retain the editing capabilities of the program that was used to create them (e.g. Adobe Illustrator).

PDF files that contain raster elements must meet the minimum requirements for raster art files as outlined above.

PDF files that contain vector elements must meet the minimum requirements for vector art files as outlined above.

Any fonts used in the production of art files should be converted to curves (outlines) prior to submission. If future typesetting will be required, the original font files must be included with the artwork file to be used on the supplier's specific computer platform (Mac or PC).

Only professional software packages may be used to produce artwork. Although programs like Microsoft Word and Publisher are useful tools, they are not capable of producing art files of a quality necessary for imprinting purposes.

Useful Terms: http://www.smart-artwork.org/Term.aspx

Artwork Glossary: http://www.smart-artwork.org/doc/sm@rtGlossary-Web.doc