- How do I provide artwork/graphics?
When you place you order through our website. There is a feature that will allow you to submit either completed artwork or individual graphics, such as logos.
If you already have artwork you want us to print, please be sure it meets our specifications before uploading. Please check the size is correct, also check the image dimensions and file resolution. Also be aware we can only accept certain file formats. If you experience difficulty uploading your graphics you can send them to info@teksoftprint.com.au
- Are there any additional costs for processing uploaded images?
Absolutely none! When you order one of our products the price is quoted up front and includes GST, Basic Artwork, Free Setup & Download, Free proof faxed or emailed to you for approval, Digital redraw of graphics and logos (not just scanned) plus Digital storage on our database for 18 months.
- What kind of Graphic files can I use?
For finished artwork we prefer high-resolution PDF however, Teksoft Print will accept files from the following applications:
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe PageMaker
- QuarkXPress
- Macromedia Freehand
- Corel Draw
Also when uploading artwork from any of these programs please make sure all images and fonts are embedded or provided.
For graphic files we accept: Bitmap Image (.bmp), Gif Image (.gif), JPEG Image (.jpg, .jpeg), PNG Image (.png), PostScript File (.ps), PICT Image (.pic), Windows Enhanced Metafile (.emf), and Windows Metafile.
Please do not send photos or graphics in word format (.doc) as these are difficult to extract. If you have any problems please contact us and we can help you. Our professional designers can digitally redraw most low-resolution graphics.
- What resolution does my artwork need to be for printing?
To ensure the best quality print job we require all provided graphic files and images should be equivalent to 300dpi. Images should not be 'resized' or overly compressed.
For example, if you are providing digital photos and wish to achieve a high-quality '300dpi' photo, your digital camera will need to be set to at least 2 megapixels for a small image or 3MP or more for a larger one.
Also, images taken from the web are usually 60 to 72ppi, which is usually too low for printing. For more advice on specifications, resolution and other technical issues please contact us.
- And what is 'dpi'?
DPI is simply Dots per Inch. This is the standard unit of measurement for print resolution for printing devices including laser printers, inkjets, photo typesetting machines; whereas PPI or pixels per inch refers to image resolution and is used for digital cameras and computer monitors. Sometimes these terms are used interchangeably.
For example a monitor may display images at 60 to 72 ppi while a desktop laser printer may print at 300 DPI or more, while a professional typesetting system may print at 1,000dpi or more.
- What are CMYK and PMS?
CMYK is an acronym that stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black (K). This refers to the four colors used to print in 'full colour' or '4 colour' printing. These colours are combined by printing them over the top of one another, thereby creating the illusion of full colour.
PMS refers to the Pantone Matching System and is a proprietary colour matching system, used by printers and designers all over the world to specify standard colors used for ink selection. PMS guarantees colour accuracy regardless of when and where the job is printed. PMS colours are usually applied as extra colours, on top of the normal CMYK colours.
- Fonts in my EPS Logo?
Please ensure that all Logos sent to us have all the fonts outlined. In Adobe Illustrator you can do this by selecting all fonts (command + A) go to type menu and choose create outlines.