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.
* 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
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.

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.

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.

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

Trap Information:

Submit artwork without trap.

Compression Schemes:

Stuffit Deluxe: Sit or Sea (Mac)
Zip: Zip (PC)

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

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.

Color Separations:

$350.00 minimum charge. Call for quote.

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.

Template:
For die-cut templates packet or go to the template page and download free production and concept templates!

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