Photoshop

The following guidelines are designed to help you set up your file so that
there will be as few delays and problems as possible in the production of
your job.

What size should my images be set up at ?

Your file may be set up at any size as long as it is to scale. The Graphics
Department recommends that the INPUT resolution of your file is a
minimum of 100 ppi (at final size) for Digital Inkjet prints. As for Lambda
prints, PhotoShop text in 6.0.1 or later is now Vector based, therefore if
you set your file up at 100 ppi, your text will look great. But keep in mind
that even low-resolution files will benefit from the high quality of Lambda
output.

What colors can I use in my layout?

If you are requesting a specific element to be color matched in a bitmap
file, please send the layered PhotoShop file along with that element on a
separate layer. Additional comp time may be added for color matching to a
flattened file.

What about fonts?

To avoid any problems with fonts, include all fonts all the time (make sure
the screen fonts and the printer fonts are included). If you do not rasterize
your type, please include all fonts used in the case that the text must be
matched for color or changed in any way.

What resolution should my images be scanned at?

To achieve the best quality for your prints, scan your image so that it is 100
ppi at full size.

Should I send my files layered or flattened?

Always send layered files for last minute changes and/or corrections. Even
minor corrections to a flattened file may incur composition time charges.

Can I send an image that needs to be scanned ?

Yes. The Graphics Department can scan images sent to us using either a
flatbed scan (largest size: 8" x 10") or a drum scan (largest size: 8" x 10").
Drum scans are recommended for highly detailed images that will have a
large finished size.

How should I save my file?

PhotoShop files should be saved in PhotoShop, TIFF or EPS file formats.
Do not use DCS.

What else do I need to send?

Along with your disk, please send hard copy of all files that the Graphics
Department will be producing. Also include a printout of the contents of the
disk, marking the files that will be used.

Single or Multiple pages

Q. My layout is for multiple mural panels, should I set my artwork up in
separate pages? A. No, you should not set up any continuous images, ie.
Multiple mural panel systems, in separate pages or files.
In an effort to insure the best possible line-up of continuous images, the
Graphics Department requests that all art be set up in one file. Precision
tiling of your image will take place in our production process. The Graphics
Department requests that you supply your images at the exact width. Of
course, it is always a good idea to include the guides on all layouts to
better communicate your expectations. In order to insure accurate line-up
of all your mural graphics, a charge may be incurred to rebuild separate
files into a single layout.