To produce a screen-printed version of your image, it must go through another conversion. Your color paper proof will only be as close as the output device (ink or laser jet printer) allows. Printed materials are produced in CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) ink. Computer monitors display color in RGB (light), which is beyond the visual spectrum that printed inks can reproduce. Virtual proofs in theory are impossible to reproduce with printed ink. The reasons include tonal compensation, ink density, ink values, etc. Why does the finished product look different than the virtual & paper proof?Įach output device will differ, and this is due to a whole lot of technical reasons. It can be provided sooner however, please discuss this option with customer service when placing your order. The time frame is usually between 2 and 3 days. How long from the time I place my order until I see a proof? Acceptable file types include PSD, JPG, TIF, or even an Illustrator AI file however, if the image is raster, then it is best to send the original file NOT pasted in Illustrator. The most important aspect of the art is file resolution. It is best to have 300 dpi or higher resolution at the final imprint size.
What kind of art do I need for a 4-Color Process print? To ensure artwork accuracy and usability, the art department must open your artwork and see just what they are working with. An artist can save anything from a low-resolution JPG to a high-resolution Photoshop file as an EPS. I thought that any EPS file was considered “good art.” Why do you say “not so”?ĮPS is a file type that can be opened by multiple graphics programs. Oversized Imprint | 19″ wide x 25″ high (Imprint area can increase based on artwork.)