| Guidelines for FreeHand - Note -
we do not work in FreeHand, your final version should be a file
that we can open in Illustrator
When You Set Up Your Document
Give your file a name that is easy to
associate with your job.
For retractable banners make your design to
size, 31" X 79", or 41" X 79" image area.
(If your design bleeds, add at least 1/4"of background
color on all four sides, outside the image area)
For table covers, print
size specs.
RGB color mode will yield brighter colors,
CMYK is usually better for skin tones and muted colors.
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Specify PMS numbers
Select the text or shape to be filled then Windows>Swatches
(click the small arrow upper right)>Pantone Solid Coated
Select a color from the Pantone window or type in a PMS number
to be placed into the swatch pallet.
 
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Outline The Fonts
Select the text, go to Text>Convert to Paths
This step avoids problems with font compatibility and availability.
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Placing Bitmap Files
Use this step if your file contains any bitmap images.
Tiff (.tiff), EPS (.eps) Large file, JPEG. (.jpg) Not recommended
Import your images, making sure they are at
least 125 dpi at full size.
For more information on working with bitmap images see color
space guidlines on the Photoshop page. |
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Saving The File
Export the file rather than save it.
Export in an Illustrator format, the highest number available
in your version, click setup to select RGB colors conversion
option.
Name the file with your company name and date, (XYZcompany-mm-dd-yy.ai),
or your order number.
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Checklist
Name file with company name and date, or order number.
File is to size, 31" X 79" or 41" X 79"image
area. (Bleeds add 1/4" to each side, outside of image area)
Colors in RGB format.
All text converted to cirves
When laying out the design, make sure graphics and text are not
close to the edges allow at least 1.25" to edges of the banner. |
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Our art staff is available for questions or they can be hired
to produce or adjust layouts for you. |
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Submitting
Art for Table Covers and 
