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File Preparation Guidelines

Our printing process involves imaging direct to plate using a Macintosh network. The following guidelines have been prepared to help you construct your file so it will print correctly the first time. You will be contacted concerning any files we are unable to use, or files which do not conform to the following guidelines.
Please note, if your order is received incorrectly, your order may be delayed.

Digital Files—Macintosh/PC

Current Available Programs
InDesign CS3
Illustrator CS3
Quark XPress 7.0
Photoshop CS2
Acrobat 8.0

Program Formats Accepted for Artwork
.pdf, .psd, .tiff, .eps, .bmp, .qxd, .ai, .indd

Common Files NOT Accepted for Artwork
Corel Draw, Flexi Sign, Publisher
(Word, Excel, Powerpoint or Wordperfect)

Digital File Setup

Please DO NOT USE MASTER PAGES for multiple set up.

Order	Page Size	Bleeds
Business Cards	3.5'' x 2''	Bleed must extend .125'' or 1/8'' beyond card
Letterhead	8.5'' x 11''	Please contact Customer Service for a custom order
#10 Envelopes	4.125'' x 9.5''	Please contact Customer Service for a custom order
Panel Cards / Envelopes	See catalog for sizing	Please contact Customer Service for a custom order

Color Palette Setup

Spot Colors should be defined exactly as follows:

BLACK PANTONE 185 U PANTONE 347 U PANTONE 221 U PANTONE 3262 U	PANTONE 429 U PANTONE 4635 U PANTONE Reflex Blue U PANTONE Process Blue U	Color Formats NOT Usable: RGB, 4-color process (CMYK) graphics or photos, NO substituting colors.
If a special color is required, be sure to define it as a spot color (ex: PANTONE 116 U). All necessary traps should be applied for colors with tight registration. We recommend a minimum value of 10% for screens.

Graphics

ALL linking graphics MUST be supplied.

Format	We Accept	Specifications
TIFF (min. 600 dpi)	Line Art/Grayscale * Spot Color	* Please contact us.
EPS (min. 600 dpi)	Black & White & Spot Color	Spot color must be assigned in Illustrator. We CAN NOT use color eps files exported from Photoshop; they won't separate.
BITMAP (min. 600 dpi)	Black & White	We require crisp, clean line art files.
PDF **	Black & White * Spot Color	Spot color only. Embed ALL fonts. * Please contact us.
** We have upgraded to System 10 and PDF files MUST NOW be in the correct color setup. We are unable to assign colors and have them print properly. Also, all colors MUST be in SPOT COLORS using the Color Palette Setup above. (Ex: If your order is to be done in Reflex Blue, then you MUST assign the color PANTONE Reflex Blue U before making the PDF file.) If we receive files in the wrong color setups, we will have to reject them and have you recreate the art and resubmit it. This may result in a delay of your order.

When placing an Order

VIA E-MAIL

In the "Subject Box" type "your company name".
In "Message Box" list your company name, contact name, phone & fax numbers, all order information, clear instructions and any graphic attachments.
Follow up e-mail with a fax to give us a visual for proofing purposes.
Please label all faxes with "confirmation only" to avoid duplication.
WE ARE UNABLE TO HONOR OUR REMAKE POLICY WHEN THERE IS NO VISUAL PROVIDED.
E-mail orders to orders@hodginsengraving.com

VIA FAX

Fill out supplied "Hodgins Order Form" completely.
Please state if the order is a re-order or new order. If your card is a re-order please state re-order number.
due to poor quality.
Fax distorts size. If you need exact size provide linear measurement.
Please fax at 200% if there are multiple lines of copy or point size is small.
Fax orders to: (585) 343-0412.

VIA MAIL (Hard Copy & Disks)

Please indicate color separations on hard copy.
Only black & white line art is accepted.
Please do not fold or staple through art.
Art should not exceed 8.5'' x 11''.
We can not scan pre-screened hard copy.
Hard copy proof should be supplied with disk.
All disks should be labeled.
Disk files should include all art and fonts used.
Mail orders to: 3817 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020

VIA PHONE

Speak directly to a customer service rep.
Please give your customer account number.
Please state re-order number, if any.
If this is a specific multiple lot order, please fax specs for a custom quote.
Please fax copy, e-mail or send disk when containing multiple lines of type.
Phone orders please call: 1-800-666-8950 or (585) 343-4444.

Common Problems resulting in Order Delays

E-mails with no company name or contact information listed. List all contact names & numbers.
Shipping instructions not provided.
Artwork that does not meet our guidelines.
No attachments with e-mails.
Company name on fax does not match company name on e-mail.
Can't read your copy. Business cards that are photocopied; enlarge to 200% for readability.
No account numbers. Please put account numbers on all orders when submitted.
General information not supplied. Paper, ink, quantity, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to read through our guidelines. Any questions regarding file setup, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-666-8950.