Artwork Guidelines
PDF Files
The easiest and quickest method for supplying artwork is to save it as a PDF. Settings for each program can be found below.
Adobe Photoshop
300dpi when creating document
3mm bleed added to the final "canvas" size e.g. A4 finished size is 297x210mm but photoshop "canvas" size is 303x216mm.
Flatten Layers
CMYK or RGB Workspace
Save as a photoshop PDF and select the "High Quality Print" preset for the PDF.
Adobe Illustrator
High Quality 300ppi for Raster Effects
3mm bleed
CMYK or RGB workspace
Convert all fonts to curves/outlines if supplying eps file. Images Embedded
Supply either EPS (above point required) or Adobe PDF. When saving as PDF ensure you select "High Quality Print" preset and also in marks and bleeds select "Use Docment Bleed Settings" so that bleed gets included in saved PDF
Adobe InDesign
3mm bleed
CMYK or RGB workspace
Convert all fonts to curves/outlines when supplying InDesign File
Supply either InDesign File (with fonts converted) or Adobe PDF. When saving as PDF ensure you select "High Quality Print" preset and also in marks and bleeds select "Use Docment Bleed Settings" so that bleed gets included in saved PDF
Microsoft Office Files
Congress Print can accept Office files however we accept no responsibility in any alterations that may occur during the conversion. If Congress Print do the conversion then we will supply a PDF proof for you to ensure nothing has moved or got deleted in the conversion. If you wish to convert to PDF before supplying your artwork you can either download a PDF FREE printer here at http://www.pdf995.com or by a web service here: http://convert.neevia.com/
