Art is camera ready if:

Each separation is in one piece.

Each piece fits the envelope template plus bleed where applicable.

It is of sufficient quality (1200+dpi) to reproduce.

Appropriate registration marks are included.

Art is not camera ready if:

It is set up for a Jet and we are printing it Flat-Sheet Litho.

It is in pieces, of poor quality, or needs to be adjusted to fit the appropriate envelope template.

It is provided on a computer disk and graphic or typeface files are missing.

Additional art other than CE standard designs is specified but not provided.

1.

Always provide current hard copy.  This assists everyone prior to starting and while processing the order.  When using telecommunications a faxed hard copy is sufficient.

2.

Telecommunicated file sizes should be kept under 5 mb in size.  This allows for reasonable transmission times.  Files may be compressed using a self-extracting archive.

3.

Be sure to enclose all support files with your final document.  Also make sure that those support files are editable.

4.

If needed, Federal Envelope will provide you with digital envelope outlines (generally eps files) to assist you in the design process.

5.

On multi-colored orders, we provide a color digital proof in addition to any contract proof(s).  Please try to assign the actual colors that will be used when printed.  This assures consistency and more accurate color digital proofs.

6.

When using any scanned image (grayscale or 4-color) please be aware of the quality of the digital file(s) you’re sending.  Low resolution or poor scans print poorly.  Images should be approximately 300 dpi and used within 15% of their size.  If you’re not sure, send the original continuous tone image so that we may have it scanned at the proper resolution and size.

7.

Avoid nesting images and graphics.  This can lead to imaging problems.