Supplying your artwork files

Files supplied are preferred in Adobe Illustrator format version CS3 (or earlier) or high resolution pdf with any transparency flattened.

Files (including photos) are required in CMYK colour mode.

Signboard sizes should be saved at output (final print size) as specified at right as this will assist in trimming to the edge of the substrate.

To ensure no problems with fonts, please create outlines before sending.

When supplying us with your files you can use: CD, DVD or email to orders@adpak.com.au.

Scanning for optimal results

Outdoor photo/image signboards should have photos scanned in at 90dpi at image output size (final print size).
Hence, if you require a 4x6 (1225 x 1840mm) portrait photo signboard with 1 photo then the photo needs to be scanned in to at least 1225mm wide at 90dpi making the file approx. 60MB

Internal printing (e.g. window displays) we will require photo/images to be scanned at 150dpi at image output size (final print size).

Files for large format printing can become very large, we suggest you save your images as EPS files with JPEG encoding.

Boards requiring picture frames around border of sign should still bleed artwork to sizes specified but make sure any logo, text, photo that you wish to be seen is at least 45mm in from edge or it will be covered.