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t Gemaco we use two printing processes, Hotstamping (foil stamping) and Custom Lithography (ink on paper). Hotstamping is used for low quantities simple logos and straight line copy. Custom Litho is used for detailed art, multiple colors, color matching and higher quantity than Stock. Please note that ALL Digital Files are properties of Gemaco Playing Cards and should be used ONLY for the purpose of reproducing Gemaco products. |
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Mac |
PC |
PC & Mac |
| Adobe PhotoShop |
Yes |
Yes |
7.0 - CS2
(NO giff files) |
| Adobe Illustrator |
Yes |
Yes |
10.0 - CS2
(convert all fonts to outlines) |
| Adobe InDesign |
Yes |
No |
2.0.2 or higher
(include all fonts and images) |
| Adobe Acrobat |
Yes |
Yes |
4.1 - 7.0
(include Mac fonts) |
| StuffIt |
Yes |
Yes |
7.5 or below |
| WinZip |
No |
Yes |
8.0 |
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| Hotstamping (Stock) |
| 1 color |
Photoshop:
.ps, .tif, .eps |
1200 to 1800 dpi |
1.75" x 2.5625" |
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Illustrator:
.ai, .eps, .pdf |
Not Applicable |
1.75" x 2.5625" |
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| 2 colors |
Illustrator:
.ai, .eps, .pdf |
Not Applicable |
1.3125" x 2.3125" |
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| Custom (Litho Printing) |
| 1 color |
Photoshop:
.ps, .tif, .eps |
300 to 1800 dpi |
2.627" x 3.627" |
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Illustrator:
.ai, .eps, .pdf |
Not Applicable |
2.627" x 3.627" |
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| 2 or more spot colors |
Illustrator:
.ai, .eps, .pdf |
Not Applicable |
2.627" x 3.627" |
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| 4 color process |
Photoshop:
.ps, .tif, .eps |
300 - 1800 dpi |
2.627" x 3.627" |
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Illustrator:
.ai, .eps, .pdf |
Not Applicable |
2.627" x 3.627" |
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Note: We accept PDF files saved with the "Press Settings" from Illustrator or Distiller. Please see product catalog for detailed art size specifications including imprint area and actual card sizes for all cards.
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