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ACCEPTABLE FILE FORMATS

We accept TIF, EPS, BMP, PSD, AI, QXD, PDF, JPG, PM6 and more for PC or MAC

Plastic Card Art Setup Specifications Checklist

DOWNLOADABLE CHECKLIST

Download our Artwork Checklist. Ensuring your artwork is set up correctly will expidite your order and save you time and money.

ONLINE PROOFING SYSTEM

For your convenience we are happy to offer online proofing for our customers. Using this process we can quickly get your order approved and into production. You may also indicate changes for revisions and send them directly to our art department. Please click to view a sample proof.

SETTING UP YOUR ARTWORK

Bleeds - If you want your image to extend to the edge of the card (full bleed), a bleed of no less than 1/8" should be used. Please see our templates for a graphical depiction of this.

Document Size - Our standard card size is 3.375" X 2.125" with a corner radius of .09". For other products, (such as Key Tag and Rolodex cards), see the individual template pages for exact measurements.

150 Line Screen - We recommend that you send artwork at 300 DPI for most jobs, or 1200 DPI for line art. For the best print quality please send Vector Graphics. Programs capable of producing vector graphics include Adobe Illustrator and vector files should be saved in the .eps or .ai format.

INCLUDING FONTS AND GRAPHICS

Fonts - Include all printer and screen fonts used to create your artwork. If you're positive that we won't have to make any changes to your file, you can convert all type to curves / outlines.

Linked Graphics - Be sure to include all of your placed / imported images when you send your artwork. Missing graphics and fonts cause your job to be delayed. If you are using a page layout program such as In Design missing graphics can be an issue. We recommend exporting your artwork from In Design as an EPS after creating your text to outlines. For help doing this please call our Art Department at 1.800.808.7472.

SENDING US YOUR FILES

We Accept	Direct any questions to:
1) 100 MB Zip Disks
2) CD-R / CD-RW Disks	Art Department
3) 1.44 MB Floppy Disks	Graphic Production / Design
4) E-mail to artwork@plasticprinters.com

We also accept file transfers through online utilities such as YouSendIt.com. These are currently the easiest methods of sending larger files over the internet.

Please send files to your sales rep or sales@plasticprinters.com

OUR DESIGN SOFTWARE

Illustrator CS3

Photoshop CS3

InDesign CS3

Macintosh

Illustrator 10.0

Photoshop 6.0

QuarkXPress 5.0

When transmitting your files please indicate the application name and version, as well as the computer used (PC or MAC).

If none of these programs are available to you, please contact us for additional options.

WHEN SENDING ART PLEASE CONVERT ALL TYPE TO OUTLINES!

PLASTIC CARD TEMPLATE DOWNLOADS

Select a Template Type...

	Standard Card Artwork Templates Standard CR80, Mag Stripe Cards, Hole Punch, 2920 Rectangular Card. Go To Standard Card Templates ->
	Plastic Key Tag Artwork Templates 9130, 9230, 9640, and 9630 Key Tag Templates. Go To Plastic Key Tag Templates ->
	Gift Accessory Artwork Templates Gift Card Backer, Backer with Window Top, Backer with Window Bottom, Gift Card Sleeve, Gift Card Envelope, Gift Backer Envelope. Go To Gift Card Accessory Templates ->
	Card / Key FOB Artwork Templates 1530, 1351, 1361, 6200 Go To Key FOB Templates ->
	Rolodex Card Artwork Templates 2100, 2200 Go To Plastic Rolodex Card Templates ->
	Luggage Slot Card Artwork Templates CR80 Luggage Slot Short Side, CR80 Luggage Slot Long Side, 5730, 5830, 5930 Go To Luggage Slot Templates ->
	Plastic Tag Artwork Templates 8940, 8140, 9240, 9530, 8340, 8530 Go To Plastic Tag Templates ->

INK SELECTION

We offer CMYK 4 Color Process Printing as well as PMS Spot Color Printing at no additional charge (provided you are not using a special ink we have to special order) Please note that the colors in this chart are merely hexidecimal approximations. For accurate color matching please consult a Pantone Color Swatch Book.