Art Guidelines - Best Practices for managing art on our computer systems.
Accepted Media Types: (MAC or PC Format - OK)
All Types.
E-Mail:
art@signsunlimitedusa.com(max. file size
2 mb)
Send large files via our
FTP Site
Accepted
Format/file types:
VECTOR (preferred .EPS (encapsulated postscript)
.AI (adobe illustrator CS3 or earlier)
.PLT (HPGL plotter file)
.CDR (coreldraw 12 or earlier)
RASTER (preferred .EPS (encapsulated postscript)
.TIF (tagged image format)
.JPG (jpeg)
.PSD (photoshop CS3 or earlier)
Regardless of format used, always
convert type/fonts to outlines, curves or paths
We cannot accept .GIF,
quark express, word perfect or microsoft graphic creations
Full Color
Requirements:
All files must be
CMYK with PMS colors converted to tint values.
All 100% blacks need
to be supported. We use 60C, 40M, 40Y, 100K(black)
All layouts need
to be built to scale. ½”=1’ at 300dpi
Super large signs
may be at ¼”=1’ at 300dpi
Smaller signs may be at 1”=1’ at
300dpi
Viewing
Distances:
300dpi can be viewed as closely
as 1’ away
150dpi 10 to 14 feet for maximum
readability
100dpi 15 to 20
75dpi 20 to 30
50dpi over 30 feet
We also offer complete company logo/corporate identity designs packages.
A signed final proof of your completed design is required
before we begin making signs.
Signs Unlimited is not responsible for lost or missing digital media.