CORRECT RESOLUTION

A resolution of 300dpi or higher.

All non-vector artwork should be supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi.

For images smaller than actual size, increase dpi proportionately. e.g. 50% of actual size = 600dpi.

INCORRECT RESOLUTION

A resolution of 72dpi or lower.

Please do not decrease resolution of images any lower than 100dpi.

Colour

All Artwork for printing should be supplied in CMYK only.

Any RGB artwork that is supplied will be converted to CMYK and this may affect the appearance of your chosen colours.

Pantone colours made up of CMYK should be checked on a correct Pantone colour chart before print.

We cannot take responsibility for any unexpected results experienced from artwork that has been supplied in non-CMYK colours.

Colour Proofing

Digital proofs will not be 100% colour accurate to the final Litho print, they should be used as a guide only.

If you require a more accurate proof, these can be produced in more than one format.

Pantone

Pantone colours need to be checked on the correct paper stock i.e. Coated or Un-coated.

Please contact us if you are using any other colour matching system other than Pantone.

Overprints and Knockout

Please ensure that no elements of the design are set to overprint unless specifically required. We cannot always check for this and it is likely to generate unexpected results.

Transparencies

If you are using the transparency functions in Illustrator and Freehand generated files, transparencies must be flattened and the files then converted to PDF or bitmap.

Transparencies in vector programs is still in its infancy and we cannot accept any responsibility for any unwanted results if this is not done.

PDF Files

We prefer all files to be supplied in this format (PDF).

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EPS Files

Where you are using some of the other applications listed below, we can accept artwork output as Encapsulated Post Script file

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Illustrator / Indesign / Photoshop Files

Please save all Illustrator generated files into EPS or PDF files. With fonts converted to curves. For Indesign files, please ensure all fonts are converted to curves and all linked images are embedded. Photoshop files should be supplied with all layers flattened and text rasterised.

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Corel Files

We can accept Corel files ( X3 or below) with all fonts converted to curves.

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Publisher

Publisher files might not always be suitable for direct CMYK printing, please contact us for further information.

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Microsoft Word

We accept Word Documents when you are supplying us with text for us to design your artwork. We do not accept Word Documents for direct printing.

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Quark Files

Please save all Quark files into EPS or PDF file format. When saving your file, please check everything is collected ready for print.

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Supplying your Artwork

Ideally, all artwork should be supplied to us using our online uploader.

Artwork may only be emailed if their are problems using the uploader and if the file is less than 3Mb.

CDs will not be returned unless specifically requested at time of order.

Ownership of Artwork Supplied by Customers

We cannot be held responsible for any artwork copyright infringements on artwork supplied by customers. The customer must have permission to use all images, text and logos that are supplied to us.

When signing off a job, prior to printing, the customer acknowledges that copyright responsibility is held with themselves and not Low Cost Menus.

Proofing

Before printing, all proofs need to be signed off. After final proof has been signed no alterations to text, colour etc can be made over the phone without a new proof being provided and signed accordingly.

Where possible, work will be uploaded via our login system and proofs will be signed off online digitally.

Sign Off

Artwork will only be processed on receipt of written, fax or email confirmation of the full order and receipt of payment, or an authorised Purchase Order where agreed credit terms already exist.

Our standard terms and conditions apply.

We accept files in the following format. Most applications should be able to save the file as one of these formats. our preferred format is Adobe PDF.

Please note that all text should be converted to curves (or rasterised) before uploading to us.

Please ensure that files sizes are less than 100Mb.

If you have any further questions please contact a member of our design team on 01792 414040.