Introducing our new automated proofing system Quick Proof!
It automatically checks accuracy of your file size and creates low resolution proofs for you to approve. Quick as that! If Quick Proof finds that your artwork is not at the correct size, we’ll send you an email to explain.
Features:
- The Quick Proof System will preflight your artfile(s) quicker after uploading file(s).
- You will get our Proof Email (or Issue Notification) quicker after checking your file(s).
- Total quick proof process will be much faster than the regular proof system.
Graphic Specifications
Preferred File Type
.PDF
Acceptable File Type:
.EPS 
.TIFF 
Adobe Illustrator 
Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Service
Need some advice and tips on your artwork? We can help with that for banner stands, trade show booths, and conference booth designs and any other custom trade show displays. Estimated design time will be provided to you prior to start of your project. The following are what we have done for our customer's trade show pop up displays as examples.
Service Price: $65 per hour
Express 1-hour Design
Simple layout & Typesetting
Vector base graphics (Customer must supply vector base graphics: logo, image and text)
Custom Design (3 hours)
Layout & Typesetting
Simple photo editing which includes cropping and color adjusting
Custom Design (5 hours)
Layout & Typesetting
Photo editing which includes cropping, color adjusting, and cloning.
Creating vector elements
Standard Black / Rich Black
With continuous improvement, our requirements for a deep black may change overtime. Currently, this is what we suggest when setting up your print-ready file:
For the following materials: Stretch, Multi-Stretch, and Roll Up
C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:100
*This mix 0/0/0/100 of CMYK is unique to our printers and printing process.
For the following materials: Mesh, Scrim, Super flat, Backlit, Tent, PVC, Fence Mesh, Backlit Film, Canvas, Blankets, and Towels
C:75 M:75 Y:75 K:100
*This mix 75/75/75/100 of CMYK is unique to our printers and printing process.
We have adjusted our profile rips for this specific formula and are getting a much better output.
Black settings
Black comparison and paper release
True black 0-0-0-100 vs Rich Black 75-75-75-100
Transfer release showing true black vs other blacks and overinking
Ink release from paper
RGB blacks convert to a weak CMYK black
Photoshop black adjustment
Reasons why we recommend this formula C-0, M-0, Y-0, k-100
- Better transfer yield: reduces overinking which leads to print defects such as banding, mottling and transfer wrinkles
- Automated proofing: less likely to flag your project
- Standardizes your black when submitting files to various print houses
- Cleaner black vs. muddy black
Graphic Guides/Tips
PHOTOSHOP USERS
Download templates
Whether you use our templates or you create your own document,
please make sure the dimension of your file is the exact size of the finished size.
Image Resolution
Photos and graphics need to be 125 DPI at full sizeIn Photoshop, you can go to IMAGE -> IMAGE SIZE to find out your file resolution.
Determine Image Quality from Source
Low resolution / low quality stock photography
Image lifted off a web-page
High resolution / high quality scanner
Why 125 DPI?
Since your banner will be a large format print, you don't need to prepare your file in 300 DPI which is usually used for smaller format print.If you are uncertain of the quality of your images, please call us at 888-748-7446 or email us at info@sdsign.com
Color Mode
Your file has to be in CMYK mode.IMAGE -> MODE -> CMYK
RGB
CMYK
Saving
When you are done with the design, flatten all the layers
then save as TIF.
If you need our graphic designers to modify your art work, don't flatten layers but convert all text to shapes.
(Graphic modification - $65 per hour. Please call for estimated time.)
LAYER -> TYPE -> CONVERT TO SHAPE
You are almost done!
Before you upload the file(s) to us, view your graphic in actual pixel view. VIEW -> ACTUAL PIXEL
Review the entire graphic carefully, especially your logo and photos if any, to make sure it looks good to you.
Because what you see in the actual pixel view is very close to what you will get on your banner(s).
If you are satisfied with what you see, please UPLOAD FILES with your contact and order information.
ILLUSTRATOR USERS
Image Resolution
Your images (any graphics that are not vector) need to be 125 DPI at full size.Determine Image Quality from Source
Low resolution / low quality stock photography
Image lifted off a web-page
High resolution / high quality scanner
Why 125 DPI?
Since your banner will be a large format print, you don't need to prepare your file in 300 DPI which is usually used for smaller format print.If you are uncertain of the quality of your images, please call us at 888-748-7446 or email us at info@sdsign.com
Color Mode
Your file has to be in CMYK mode.COLOR PALLET -> OPTION CMYK
Fonts
Convert all your text outlined.TYPE -> CREATE OUTLINE
*If your text are not created outlined, font shift might occur.
Saving
When you are done with the design, save the file in EPS format.If you have extra graphics outside of the finished size area, create a crop area with the exact size of finishing size before saving.
If you need our graphic designers to modify your art work, send us your original Illustrator file(s).
(Graphic modification - $65 per hour. Please call for estimated time.)
You are almost done!
Before you upload the file(s) to us, open the EPS file you just saved.Review all the graphics/text and make sure the dimension is right.
If you are satisfied with what you see, please UPLOAD FILES with your contact and order information.
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