Acceptable file formats

Files can be saved in their native format as follows:

• EPS of any type including Illustrator and PhotoShop – preferred!
• INDD – InDesign
• PSD – PhotoShop
• AI – Adobe Illustrator
• PDF – Adobe Acrobat
• Other formats can only be used as guides only and will incur extra charges to rebuild

Email

We accept files on CD, DVD & USB.

If you email your files to us, please include a pdf of what you want printed, again so that we can cross check the pdf against the electronic file.

Colour

Our digital output devices and printers are CMYK. For the best possible results please provide CMYK files if possible. However, we also accept RGB files, which we’ll convert to CMYK at this end.

If you want specific colour matches then PMS Pantone colours must be specified within the file and on your hard copy proof. Colour swatches are an acceptable substitute to Pantone colours. We will match PMS colous as closely as possible although we may not be able to colour correct embedded/placed art files. IF COLOUR MATCHES ARE NOT SPECIFIED THEN WE WILL ASSUME THAT EXACT COLOUR MATCHING IS NOT CRITICAL!

Editing/setup

Whenever possible send your files in “layers,” so that if colour corrections are required we can go into the various layers as necessary to do so. Artwork that is sent as a «flat file» with all design elements in one layer cannot be colour-correct or “tweaked” by us.

Please include all images that have been placed or imported into the final layout of your file. These images files are important to the quality of your final print.

Whenever possible send artwork as vector art, with all fonts saved in outline form. This allows for easy scaling and colour corrections.

Be sure to include all fonts used in your artwork. When using Postscript fonts (Type 1 fonts) please supply both screen and printer fonts.

Scanned images should be scanned at no less than 300 dpi (dots per inch) at 1/4 size of the final printed piece. Remember that resolution goes down by same factor as the enlargement you request. A 300 dpi original enlarged to five times the original size will have a finished resolution of 60 dpi.

If you have questions on any of the above call 02 9892 2490 and we’ll gladly guide you through the process.

• What is Corflute?
  Corflute is a lightweight corrugated plastic sheet, suitable for outdoors.
• How long does corflute last?
  1 to 3 years outdoor, depending on position and environmental conditions.
• What are Eyelets?
  Eyelets are metal rings, which can be affixed, using a special tool, around the edges of the sign to allow mounting to fences, using cable ties or similar.
• How long does it take to produce?
  Provided artwork is ready for printing, we allow up to 5 days production, however a quicker turnaround can be arranged if required (a rush surcharge may apply).
• Should I specify the direction of the corrugation?
  It is important to let us know if you need the corrugation to run in a particular direction. This only applies if you are using the corflute sign with ground spikes (in which case you would need vertical corrugation so the spikes can slide into them), or if you are attaching the corflute sign to a single vertical post or telegraph pole (in which case you would need horizontal corrugation to provide extra strength and prevent the sign from bending around the pole).
• What is the largest size my sign can be?
  The maximum sheet size is 2400mm x 1200mm – however we can make any size sign you require by supplying multiple sheets.
• I have multiple designs, are there extra setup fees?
  No. As long as the different designs are of the same dimensions.