| Guidelines for Quark - Note - we
do not work inQuark, your final version should be a file that
we can open in Adobe Illustrator or Indesign
When You Set Up Your Document
Give your file a name that is easy to
associate with your job.
Since Quark will not take a document size larger than 48"
you will have to set your retractable banner stand
document up at half size, 15.5" X 39.5" for the 31"
X 79" banner, or 20.5" X 39.5 for the 41" X 79"
banner. (If your design bleeds, add at least 1/4"of background
color on all four sides, outside the image area)
For table covers, print
size specs.
RGB color mode will yield brighter colors,
CMYK is usually better for skin tones and muted colors.
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Specify PMS numbers
Where possible, specify PMS numbers to be used in the objects
in your layout
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Outline The Fonts
Since it is not possible to outline fonts in Quark it isimperative
that you carefully proof read your copy. It is difficult to edit
type once it has been saved as an eps or PDF file.
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Placing Bitmap Files
Use this step if your file contains any bitmap images.
Tiff (.tiff), EPS (.eps) Large file, JPEG. (.jpg) Not recommended
Place images as you normally would, remember
you are working at half size so you will need images that are
about 600 dpi to yield a 150 dpi out put at the full size.
See the information on color
space in the Photoshop page for more on how to set up your
bitmap images.
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Saving The File
When your layout is finalizedconver it into an eps or export
as a PDF.
Select “Save Page As EPS”
from the file menu.
Be sure to proof-read your layout carefully.
While it is possible to edit a Quark generated eps in Adobe
Illustrator or in Freehand (with the assistance of the “PS
EditLink” xtra) text breaks between kerning pairs—making
it extremely difficult to edit a line of text.
Print your layout to make sure it does not
cause a PostScript error. You can do this by importing it back
into a Quark document and printing that document.
If you have Illustrator or Freehand open your
eps file and convert the text to outlines. That will absolutely
insure that your layout will not suffer any text reflow problem.
It also elimates any cross-platform font issues.
Name the file with your company name and date, (XYZcompany-mm-dd-yy.ai),
or your order number.
If time allows, send a color proof on the layout. |
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Checklist
Name file with company name and date, or order number.
File is to half size,15.5" X 39.5" or 20.5" X 39.5"
image area. (Bleeds add 1/4" to each side, outside of image
area)
Colors in RGB format.
Save as EPS or PDF
When laying out the design, make sure graphics and text are not
close to the edges allow at least 1.25" to edges of the banner. |
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Our art staff is available for questions or they can be hired
to produce or adjust layouts for you. |
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Submitting
Art for Table Covers and
