Good prints start with a great file.
A clear, quick guide to setting up artwork for a smooth trip from your screen to the press.
File Requirements
300 DPI
Resolution
Files must be at least 300 dpi resolution to ensures that physical prints are crisp, sharp, and detailed rather than blurry or pixelated.
Design in CMYK
We convert Non-CMYK artwork to CMYK. Color differences may occur, so we recommend setting CMYK before export.
Accepted File Types
TIFF
JPG
Fonts should be embedded in your PDF or converted to outlines.
Embedded or outlined fonts.
Artwork should not contain any crop marks!
Rich Black Setting
Use C: 50% - M: 40% - Y: 40% - K: 100%
A rich black is a CMYK printing setting that layers cyan, magenta, and yellow ink underneath 100% black ink to create a deeper, darker, and more solid black than black ink alone.
Black
Rich Black
Digital Proof Disclaimer
AIM FOR THE MOON produces or prints work for you based on your submitted design files, specifications and instructions. While we will bring to your attention any errors that we come across YOU ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL OF DIGITAL PROOFS, PROOF READING AND ANY ERRORS WITHIN THE DOCUMENT(s).
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If we produce work that contains errors that are not caused by AIM FOR THE MOON then you are responsible for full productions costs, as well as for the cost of producing the work a second time, if you request us to do so.
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If close color matching is a requirement of the job, then you must let us know at the beginning of the job and specify color matching is necessary and pay any additional fees associated with color matching. If you want to check color matching before we go into production then you should request a hard copy proof.
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If color matching is a necessity to your project then we strongly suggest that you request a color hard copy proof printed at full size before we print the entire job.
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Furthermore if the resolution / print quality of the finished print is critical to the job then we strongly urge you to request a hard copy proof printed at full size so that you can check and approve print resolution before we print the complete job.
Each set of hardcopy proofs adds to our standard turn-around time. If you require a proof from us before we print the entire job then make sure you allow sufficient time for the proofing process. Hard copy proofs require an additional fee as well as shipping costs.
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To avoid mistakes in your job please carefully proofread your work beforehand, and be sure to check if your artwork is setup properly before submitting your files.
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