SUBMITTING YOUR OWN ARTWORK
If you're planning to submit your own artwork it's extremely important that you read and follow our specifications.
PLATFORM / SOFTWARE
We use a Macintosh platform. We can read Mac and PC files using QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
COLOUR
All art must be supplied in CMYK. (RGB and Spot or Pantone colours will not print.)
SOLID BLACKS
We recommend that any large, solid black areas be made with a process black so that you get a richer, deeper black colour. By creating a process black you will also reduce trapping problems. To create a process black, use: 40% C 40% M 40% Y 100% K. Do not use process black for text (use only 100% K).
TYPE
For Mac users, please supply the fonts or ensure that that the type is converted to outlines or pixels.
For PC users, please ensure that that the type is converted to outlines or pixels. Fonts can not be supplied.
BLEEDS
All art must have a minimum 1/8" bleed on all sides.
ACCEPTABLE FILE FORMATS
Files can be submitted in PDF, TIF, or EPS formats. You can also supply art in QuarkXPress provided your fonts are supplied along with all related files. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator files can be supplied, provided the text is converted to outlines or pixels.
RELEVANT FILES
It is best to supply all relevant files on disk with your job. This includes photos, illustrations, fonts, graphics, charts, etc.
FILE SUBMISSION
Files may be submitted via Email, FTP, CD/DVD or online Make sure your files are clearly labeled by using a name that describes your job (ex. CompanyNameBCDec09).
It is the responsibility of the customer to supply the art with enough lead time to ensure readability of the computer files. Artwork received in the wrong format or size will be changed and the cost billed to the customer without notice. Galigraph assumes no responsibility for the results of printing produced from artwork provided by the client.
A reasonable variation in colour between the original submitted and the printed product shall constitute acceptable delivery. This acceptability shall be at the sole discretion of Galigraph.
You, the customer, guarantees the legal propriety of all materials submitted to Galigraph for reproduction, and agrees to indemnify and hold Galigraph harmless against any claims and responsibilities arising from the printing of such materials, including legal expenses and dispersements incurred by Galigraph in connection with such claims, and further including any damages arising out of the violation of copyright laws or illegal use of trade names or slogans in materials supplied by the customer.
