: : How to set up a file : : If you are submitting a file via disk, Sign Source can accept files on the following media types: • 3.5 floppy • Iomega 100mb Zip Disks • CD Rom CDR/CDRW • DVD Detail of Print Size Window Vector Graphic Raster Graphic If your print contains a photographic or raster based image make sure that the dimensions of the file are set to the actual size of the print and that your resolution is set to 75ppi. For example If you are using Adobe Photoshop and you select “Image Size” under the “Image” menu it should look like this if your sign is 22"x28" (see above image). If you are setting up your files at 1/2 or 1/4 the size of the intended output you will need to increase the image resolution to ensure image quality. All Raster images should be saved as either CMYK TIFF or CMYK EPS files. The only images that should be scanned are photographs - all logos, artwork, or text should be in vector format (lines, curves, points). For example, if you scan your logo from a business card and enlarge it up, it will look very fuzzy. If however, you scan your logo, trace it with a program like Adobe Streamline or Adobe Illustrator, save it as an EPS file (in full-color) and bring it into QuarkXPress, it will look clean and crisp no matter what size you enlarge it to. < < RETURN TO PREVIOUS PAGE

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