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File Setup
Color Guidelines
Scanning Guidelines
Digital Camera Guidelines
Poster Test Strip
Poster and Banner Paper Output Choices
File Setup and Page Size Settings
Send your files in their native format from any supported
software. You should design at the final image size (100%),
with 100-150 dpi of information at final print size for raster-based images.
(View special software requirements at right)
A complete Poster Order Form
is required with any order. Supply a printed "go by".
(We cannot verify output without a laser proof.)
Color Guidelines
We can print from either CMYK (recommended) or RGB image files.
NOTE:
To avoid banding in filled areas of black,
define black as follows:
C=10 M=10 Y=10 K=100 (never
define text as 4-color black unless > 24 pt.)
Scanning Guidelines - View
tips for determining scan resolution
Your scans should contain 100-150 dpi of information
at final printed size. Save as .eps or .tif
for placement into your software for the most dependable output.
Set color for any scanned files in the software they
originate in, recoloring scans
in your presentation software can cause unexpected results. Stretching/shrinking
an image can cause pixel distortion and is not recommended.
Digital Camera File Guidelines
For acceptable poster prints and banners from digital camera files, we recommend a minimum of 100 dpi and a maximum of 150 dpi at final poster size.
The chart below shows min. and max. digital camera pixel requirements for common poster and banner sizes.
Note: your poster is not restricted to the sizes shown below; these are examples.
| Final Poster Size |
Resolution |
Pixel Size |
Camera Output
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| 12x18 |
150 dpi (Max) |
1800x2700 |
4.8 megapixels |
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100 dpi (Min) |
1200x1800 |
2.1 megapixels |
| 18x24 |
150 dpi (Max) |
2700x3600 |
9.7 megapixels |
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100 dpi (Min) |
1800x2400 |
4.3 megapixels |
| 24x36 |
150 dpi (Max) |
3600x5400 |
19.4 megapixels |
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100 dpi (Min) |
2400x3600 |
8.6 megapixels |
| 36x48 |
150 dpi (Max) |
5400x7200 |
38.8 megapixels |
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100 dpi (Min) |
3600x4800 |
17.2 megapixels |
Poster Test Strip
We highly recommend you plan the time to proof and
approve a color sample before printing your poster. Design a file sized
8"x20" that is representative of your final poster. We will
output this test strip at our $15 minimum billing rate. Allow 24-48 hours
in-house to print your sample, and the additional time for shipping.
When placing your poster order, type "$15 poster
test strip requested first" in the special instructions section of
the order form. (Remember to factor the additional
turn time to receive/approve the proof when choosing your order due dates.
Your final poster will not be printed until you call us to approve your
test strip.)
Poster
Paper Output Choices
We offer a variety of poster print papers for indoor posters, outdoor posters, or indoor/outdoor (UV posters):
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