We can accept all common professional graphic software formats (JPEG, TIFF, EPS, PDF etc). These do NOT include Microsoft Word, Publisher or Powerpoint files. If these are the only options you have please call for advice.

ILLUSTRATOR / COREL DRAW
Files should be saved in the EPS or PDF format with 3mm bleed. Please convert all type to outlines (aka paths or curves). Artwork should always be supplied at its actual print size. Pantone solid coated or uncoated spot colours should always be used unless printing CMYK (full colour). Please make all black text 100% black only.

INDESIGN / QUARK
Files should be saved in the EPS or PDF format with 3mm bleed. Artwork should always be supplied at its actual print size. Pantone solid coated or uncoated spot colours should always be used unless printing CMYK (full colour). Please make all black text 100% black only.

PHOTOSHOP
Files should be saved at least 300dpi at the actual print size plus 3mm bleed. For single colour prints please supply a greyscale TIFF. For multicolour prints please supply a layered PSD with each colour on its own layer, named as its intended print colour. Always accompany these files with a JPEG or PDF visual showing the design in colour.

USING BLACK CORRECTLY - if using black as a fill colour in a CMYK design and you want to reproduce a strong dense black please make sure the black in your file is made up of 30% Cyan, 30% Magenta, 30% Yellow and 100% K (Black).