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Sending
Your Art to Flaire
E-Mail*:
E-mail the completed files directly to: production@flaire.com
If available, also fax a copy of the expected artwork to us at
612-789-2754.
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Compression Schemes
When transferring art electronically, compress all necessary items
in one folder. At this time, 3M can accept PC Zip (.zip) files and
Mac Stuffit (.sit or .sea) files
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Mail:
Mail/send the completed files on CD, 3.5 inch disk (DD or HD), or
Zip Disk to:
Flaire Print Communications, Inc.
2110 Washington Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418 |
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Process
Your Order On Time
Complete
Purchase Order Information:
• Product
• Sheet Count
• Size
• Ink Color
• Layout
• Paper Color
• Quantity
• Shipping Info.
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Hard
Copy :
To accurately reproduce any file it is best that the customer include
a composite and a separated printout of all files. A PDF file can
be used in lieu of a paper printout to verify layout.
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Information
Supplied with Disks:
Flaire can supply an information sheet for artists to use when preparing
a disk. Contact us for more information.
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Electronic
Artwork Preferences
Graphic
Files Commonly known by the suffixes TIFF, GIF,
PICT, EPS, or Photoshop (PSD):
• Resolution:
The factory suggests that all Bitmapped files be at a resolution
of 600-1000 dpi and Halftone/Grayscale files be at a minimum of
300 dpi.
• Color:
All graphics need to be in CMYK mode. RGB is not accepted. To
help prevent delays, all the graphic files need to be included
on the disk. Use uncoated PMS colors.
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Popular
Graphic Applications Supported:
FreeHand, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Photoshop. (We try
to stay current on all of the more popular programs.)
• Quark (layout)
• – Watch margins
• – Include native
files
• Photoshop (graphics)
• Bitmap Mode:
• – Scan or create
at 600-1000 dpi – Save as LZW compressed .tif file
• Grayscale
Mode:
• – 1 color
art with various screen
• – Scan
or create at 300-600 dpi
• – Save
as LZW compressed .tif file
• CMYK Mode:
• – 4-color
process art to print process
• – Scan
or create at 300-600 dpi
• – Save
as LZW compressed .tif or .eps file
• Illustrator (graphics)
• – Use
crop marks to show placement
• – Do
not embed images, supply them in their native application
• – Scan
or create at 300-600 dpi
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Trap
Information:
Submit artwork without trap.
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Compression
Schemes:
• Stuffit Deluxe: Sit or Sea (Mac)
• Zip: Zip (PC)
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Fonts
Supported:
Flaire supports the entire library of Adobe Post Script Type 1 fonts.
Convert any text that uses fonts other than Adobe Post Script Type
1 to graphics. |
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Artwork Charges
If
supplying art on disk, see Sending
Your Art to Flaire above.
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Artwork
Charges:
When we prepare your camera-ready artwork a fee will be charged.
Estimates will be provided per individual job. $70.00 per
hour.
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Color
Separations:
$350.00 minimum charge. Call for quote.
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| NOTE: Multiple
sets, additional art charges and lead times will be
quoted upon receipt of artwork. Artwork must be clean,
crisp and sharp, black on white copy. No pre-screened
art. |
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Templates:
For die-cut templates packet
or go to the template page and download free production and concept templates! |
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