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File Formatting Instructions for Adobe Illustrator (PC or Mac)
We can accept PC and Mac files from Adobe Illustrator up to version 10
Set your page size to the trim size and include 1/8" bleeds (0.125”) when appropriate
Make sure that all images and graphics are embedded. For all images that you embed into the file, please ensure that you only place TIFF or EPS formats with no compression (TIFF uses LZW compression, and EPS uses JPEG compression). Using compression will distort the images when placed into Illustrator
Be sure to convert all colors to CMYK
Make sure there are no hidden characters on your artwork. (Type>Show Hidden Characters) Every font field ends with an infinity symbol. If there are symbols seen in your artwork that means there is no type before it. Delete those type fields or make sure those fonts are outlined
Convert ALL text to OUTLINES in the type menu
Do not do trapping unless you know what you're doing
Print out your own separations to check for un-intentional overprints
Cutting will take place as indicated by the page size, so no trim marks are necessary
If you have a large black area, set the color for the black as follows: C=40%, M=40%, Y=20%, K=100%
Flatten all transparencies
Save as an Illustrator EPS file. This will lock all paths and images into position
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