1. LIGHTJET GUIDELINES
2. LARGE FORMAT INKJET GUIDELINES
3. DIGITAL PRINTING / OFFSET PRESS GUIDELINES
4. SCREEN PRINTING GUIDELINES

Acceptable Media:
• DVD
• CD-Rom
• FTP

Acceptable Programs: • Adobe Illustrator • Quark Express • Photoshop • InDesign • Macromedia Freehand

Suffix: .ai .eps .qxd .psd .tiff or .jpeg .indd .fh

*Other programs accepted, call for verification

Fonts:
Depending on your layout program, if you have the option to convert your fonts to outlines, please do. This will ensure your fonts will not default during the RIP. If you are unable to convert fonts to outlines, include all fonts being used in both your support files and your layout files (both the printer and postscript font for Macintosh computers). Make sure when making font styles in your layout bold, italic, etc., DO NOT use the stylize menu bars for this in your application program. The actual font (i.e. Times Bold, Times Italic) will need to be selected from your font list.

Bleed and Crop Marks
• All layout files created in Illustrator should have trim marks.
• All layout files that show full artwork to trim require a minimum of 1/8" bleed around them.

Color Mode:
The LightJet is an RGB laser printer. All files should be supplied as RGB files. If you have artwork that is in CYMK, DO NOT convert it to RGB. Leave the file as is. If you change your files from CYMK to RGB, major color issues can occur.

Rich Black:
There is no rich black on the LightJet. Since the LightJet printer is an RGB laser printer and not an inkjet, black is black. There is no need to make large black areas in your layout files consist of multiple colors. Leave it as 100% black.

Pantone Color Matching:
If you are working with Pantone colors in your files, please spec them clearly where used. Please provide proofs or color swatches if possible. IDP'S (Intermediate Digital Proofs) are strongly recommended for approval before final output if you are trying to achieve a specific color match. All color output devices vary in color. This is why your color laser proof will most likely not match a print off of the LightJet printer or any other printer. IDP's are an easy way to ensure you are 100% satisfied with your final output.

Resolution of Pixel Based Images and File Size:
Support files should be created at 100% @ 100dpi (i.e. 40x48) before placing your final layout for output. You may also set up your files at 50% @ 200 dpi. (i.e. 20x24).

Vector Art:
Vector is art is usually created in either Illustrator or Freehand. It is recommended if you are creating any type of logo or illustrations for your layout you use either of these two programs. By creating your artwork in these two programs, you can enlarge your artwork almost indefinitely without losing your clean edges.