What type of files should I send to Not Just Printing?
We recommend saving as a .PDF.
You may also send the file in the following formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .tif, .tiff, .psd, .ai, .eps, .indd. You can find more information about file formats here.
We prefer .pdf with outlined fonts. These files are easier to handle and will likely speed up your turn-around. Remember to add crop marks and flatten your files before uploading.
What color mode should my files be?
CMYK. If you send us an RGB file a color shift may occur and you will not be satisfied with your job.
Color modes are explained here
What resolution should my files be?
We only accept 300 dpi files and no less. Low-resolution files will print poorly. Resolution is explained here.
How should I set up my bleed and crop marks?
Bleed must extend further than the cut line. We can provide a template upon request to help visualize this. Please keep all text and anything you do not want cut at least .125" away from the cut line.
Bleeds and crops are explained in greater detail here.
What is rich black?
Rich black is an ink mixture of solid black, 100% K, with additional CMY ink values. This results in a darker tone than black ink alone. If you print black alone as 100% K, the resulting black may not be as dark as you might like.
We recommend using C=60 M=40 Y=40 K=100. This will give you a dark, rich black. We do not recommend using rich black for small type such as body copy. Use 100%K instead.
How can I make sure my blues do not come out purple?
When using a blue in your design, always make sure to leave at least a 30% difference in your Cyan and Magenta values. Blue is close to purple in the CMYK spectrum. Remember, use a low amount of magenta whenever using high amounts of cyan to avoid purple.
Example: C=100 M=70 Y=0, K=0.
What's the difference between vector and raster artwork?
You can find a detailed explanation about vector vs. raster in the knowledge section.
How do I create outlines in Adobe Illustrator?
This option can be found in the Type menu, Type > Create Outlines or (Mac: Command + Shift + O) (Windows: Control + Shift + O).
How do I create outlines in Adobe Photoshop?
The option is called Convert to Shape. This option is under the Layer menu, Type > Convert to Shape.
Where can I upload my files?
Not Just Printing has a YouSentIt drop box that you can access here.
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