Graphic Guidelines

We are on a Mac based system. Please make sure your files are compatible with the below formats and programs. All fonts provided must be for the Mac system. We cannot use PC fonts.

Programs:

Illustrator CS1 or Higher

• Convert all text to "outlines" in your document.
• If you are using an imported graphic in your Illustrator document, be sure to include the original graphic file. Place graphics at 100%.
• Save the file as an Illustrator EPS document.

Photoshop CS1 or Higher

• Files must be saved in Tiff or EPS formats.
• Please submit images in CMYK color at 300 dpi.
• Please do not create or place type in Photoshop. It's a great program, however, type will not print out at the quality desired.

InDesign CS1 or Higher

• Package your files, including fonts and links, and compress with Stuffit or similar zipping software. Please email the packaged files, if under 10mb to: graphics@collegedisplays.com. Otherwise, please mail a disc to the address below, or use our FTP site (see information on how to upload files to the FTP site below).
• If you are using an imported graphic in you InDesign document, be sure to include the original graphic file. Place photos & logos at 100%.

File Formats:

TIF(F) - We prefer CMYK and 300 dpi when you are using this format.

EPS - All fonts must be converted to outlines, CMYK and 300 dpi.

PDF - Please use the PDFX1a or the PDFX3a formats when exporting. These produce the best quality prints. We also recommend using crop marks. It makes it easier for the print shop to cut with.

JPEG- These formats are used for publishing to display on low resolution media such as monitor and television or the web. They do not work well for printing because JPEG compresses file size by selectively discarding data. This causes very low quality printed documents.

We can not use any logo, graphic, or photo that has been saved in a Microsoft Word or Word Perfect Document. If you only have files that were created in Microsoft Word or Word Perfect, please save them as a .PDF file and send them that way. Or, you may type up what you want in those programs and send the graphic files separately.

Please note: we can not use logos, graphics, or photos that have been taken off of the internet (i.e., .GIF files). They produce poor quality results when printed. Please send original files whenever possible.

Sending Art to College Displays:

Email

Please email files to: graphics@collegedisplays.com.

Please send multiple files separately, or compress with Stuffit. If your file or files total over 5MB, please choose one of the other options.

FTP

Upload your files to our FTP server.

Contact Tammy at tammy@collegedisplays.com for a username and password.

Mail

Please send all artwork to: College Displays, ATT: Tammy Rimer, 2701 Enterprise Drive, suite 113, Anderson, IN 46013

If you have any "Graphics" questions, please email us at graphics@collegedisplays.com