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ARTWORK / IMPRINT INFORMATION
When placing an imprint order, submitting the artwork can be confusing. We're here to help. The most common challenge is submitting the correct format that will provide the best imprint. This is because the best quality artwork is vector art (see "Best Format" description in the blue box below) which may require use of special software.
If you need assistance determining if your art is suitable, just call or email it to us for a free consultation.
If you do not have artwork in the correct format, need a logo or special design, our graphic service can create it for you at a reasonable cost. Basic layouts, adjusting your art, or setting text (i.e. name, phone number, etc.), will be done for you at no cost.
Artwork should be PC compatible. For best results we require vector art at a high resolution format such as .ai (Illustrator ver. 9) or .eps. (see explanation in the blue box below)
Most .jpg files are not acceptable as their resolution is too low and thus will not print well. Other artwork that is not considered camera ready includes: photographs, photocopies, faxed art, letterhead or business cards, most web images or multi-color art to be made one color.
Suggested Programs & Requirements for Art Work:
Illustrator: "Create Outlines" on all fonts. All placed images must be included in b&w and created at a minimum of 600dpi. Placed images in color are unacceptable; .ai and .eps are acceptable formats.
Photoshop: B&W raster art must be created at a minimum of 600dpi. Multicolored raster art is not recommended but will only be accepted if sent color separated and created at a minimum of 600dpi. Tiff and .eps are generally acceptable file formats.
Freehand: All fonts must "convert to paths". All placed images must be included in b&w and created at a minimum of 600dpi. Placed images in color are unacceptable. Eps is the acceptable file format.
Corel Draw: Change all "fonts to curves". All placed images must be included in b&w and created at a minimum of 600dpi. Placed images in color are unacceptable. .Ai and .EPS are the acceptable file format.
PDF files must be saved in a high-resolution (at least 300 dpi) setting. Most PDF files however cannot be modified or resized. The original program file would be preferred in order for us to review and to adjust your artwork for the correct imprint size.
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We will always show you a proof of your artwork to actual size as it will be imprinted on the product. This is to ensure the highest quality of imprint, and eliminate any possible confusion To submit your artwork, please send via e-mail (no larger than 5 MB please) with your name, company and item number to art@StarlinePromo.com. If you have questions, contact us at
1-888-571-7827 or (248) 352-9777.
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ART ASSISTANCE
If you have any questions, or are unsure of the qualilty/format of your artwork, please call us for assistance. You may also send us your file and request that we advise you on the print quality. We can advise or assist you with the layout of your imprint, or do minor clean-up of your artwork at no charge.
If your imprint consists of simple text (i.e. name, address, phone number, etc.), we will typeset that for you at no charge.
If more extensive changes are necessary and the artist's time exceeds one half hour, there will be a charge. If you do not have artwork, or need a logo or special design, we can create it for you at an hourly rate. Please call in advance or notify us when you order if you require any of our graphic services.
