Below are the requirements we have pertaining to
artwork and how it should be supplied.
Electronic
Art:
Custom Engraving prefers to use vector
based art files like .eps, .cdr or .ai files created in programs
like CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator without any embedded images.
For best results provide vector art without hidden lines whenever
possible
Custom Engraving will accept art in the
following file formats:
CorelDRAW files:
CorelDRAW 12
or prior versions
Convert your text to curves. Once the text
is converted we will not be able to change the text!
Vector
.eps files:
We can import vector .eps
files (We do not want bitmap .eps files)
In order to do so you need to:
1. Convert
text to outlines.
2. Save or export as a .eps for a
pc.
Adobe Illustrator
files:
We can import Adobe Illustrator files
into CorelDRAW for our use.
In order to do
so you need to:
1. Convert text to outlines.
2. Save
as Illustrator 7 for a pc with an .ai file extension.
TIF images:
We can
accept TIF images
Make sure the file is Black & White
Line art at 300 dpi
The image needs to be the size it will be
in the final product or larger but not smaller.
Files
that are saved in this format are limited to how they can be
manipulated.
BMP
files:
We can accept BMP images
Follow
same guidelines as TIF images
For all electronic
files
Please send a composite print-out of
your artwork for verification purposes.
If the art is black
& white you may fax it to 616-878-5733 for verification
purposes only.
Faxes are not acceptable forms of camera ready
art!
We accept electronic art
on the following:
CD ROM
E-Mail
You
may e-mail your artwork as an attachment to sales@customengravinginc.com Please
be sure to reference what your artwork is for in the subject of
your e-mail. Always feel free to call with questions concerning
your artwork. It is the goal of Custom Engraving to make it as
simple as possible for you the customer.
Non-Electronic
Art:
Custom Engraving prefers Camera Ready Art
Supplied on CLEAN WHITE PAPER. If you do not have
an electronic file.
"Camera Ready Art"
is
Black and white line art
Crisp clear
lines (no faxes please!)
We prefer no halftones (Our art
department must approve all halftones!)
Custom Engraving Can Help Your
Art!
Often we can make your non-camera ready
art acceptable with a little work in our Art Department. Custom
Engraving can
Re-typeset new information
Clean-up
existing art
Create new art for use as logos or other placed
graphics
Please talk with your sales representative
after the Art Department has a chance to review your artwork needs
for a quote.
