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Artwork Specifications

Graphics FAQs

Accepted Electronic Graphics File Formats

The bulleted list below defines the types of electronic graphics files that can be used by RGI graphics staff for prepress production. Electronic graphics files provided by the client have to be completely ready for placement on product design or output to a postscript printer without any manipulation by our graphics staff. The graphics staff can only create, manipulate, and color separate needed graphic elements created in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. If files are not in a format that is listed below as COMPATIBLE FILE FORMAT, a graphics charge of $68/hr will be incurred. Files can be uploaded through our site or accepted via e-mail to graphics@rgipublications.com or on disk - 3.5” Disk, Zip Disk (100 mb, 250 mb, 750 mb), or CD. IMPORTANT - A quality hardcopy of all files must be provided to verify printed appearance. This can faxed to (913) 829-7577.

Compatible File Formats

PC FORMATS - Listed in order of most preferred to least preferred
A. Adobe Illustrator (.ai) - versions 9 thru CS2: Embed all images, include fonts on disk, work in CMYK colors, do not flatten image, and save as .ai file
B. Encapsulated Postscript (.eps) - Only use when saving vector images. Don’t save .psd files as .eps.
C. Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) - versions 4 thru 7: Please preserve editing capabilities if possible.
D. Adobe Photoshop (.psd) - versions 6 thru CS2: Do not flatten images, keep image at a minimum of 300 dpi., work in CMYK colors and save as .psd file.
E. Tagged Image Format (.tif) - 300 dpi ONLY: Use default settings and do not compress file, we cannot modify these images.
F. Joint Picture Export Group (.jpg) - 300 dpi ONLY: Least preferred, we cannot modify these images.

MAC FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS
A. Only Adobe applications (i.e. Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop).
B. The appropriate extensions must be included in the file name (i.e. .ai, .pdf, .psd).
C. These files must include all fonts with extensions, complete layers, and embedded images.
D. Must include an additional copy of each file with all text outlined.
E. You must follow the format specifications listed in the above PC information.

 

Inks and Materials
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