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We support the following PC compatible software:

Adobe Photoshop CS2 / CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS2
Adobe InDesign CS2
Quark Xpress

* Preferred

Artwork Specifications

Layouts Please create layouts at full size up to A2 and larger artwork at 25% of the finished size (or the largest size that the programme will support. Please keep scaling logical e.g. 10%, 25%.
PDF conversions are acceptable providing they are saved as high resolution (300dpi) and all fonts are embedded.
 
Photoshop Saved as PSD, TIFF, EPS for optimum quality – JPG and PDF are also accepted.
 
Illustrator Include all embedded images & convert all text to curves.
 
Fonts All screen and PostScript fonts need to be supplied, unless converted to curves.
 
Resolution When supplying images, ensure that they are at 300dpi and are at 100%, otherwise the quality of the image will be compromised.
 
Bleed All files need a minimum of 3mm bleed for cutting / trimming. If file are supplied without bleed, they will be given a border so they can be cut correctly. For printing to be finished correctly, please ensure that any text or logos are 5mm away from the edge.
 
Colour Please provide colour visuals with any specific or critical Pantone reference included. Artwork is only accepted in CMYK format.

* Please also note that any ‘live’ copy must be accompanied by the relevant font in a folder – failure to do so may result in font substitution or re-flow, alternatively, text can be converted into outlines using illustrator and saved in .eps format

We do not accept: Documents that are in RGB format, PICT or LAB colour.


A simple guide on setting up your work
 
Having problems setting up your artwork? Our design team are happy to help:
Please call 0844 892 1126 or e-mail design@compassimagingltd.co.uk
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