Before sending us your file go through this check-list so we can move right on to the printing!

• The image resolution is set to a minimum of 300 dpi. (No elements of your file are screen shots pulled directly off the web)

• Your file format is: InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or a high resolution PDF.

• You have included 1/8” bleeds if color goes to the border of your canvas. *Increase your canvas size so that it is bigger than the actual finished size and include crop marks where to cut it for the actual finished size.

• Outlines are included in the Illustrator or InDesign file. * To convert type to outlines in InDesign, select the characters with the Type tool, then choose Type>Create Outlines.

• If adding elements to your print like; embossing, spot-gloss varnish, die-cut, etc. include that element on a separate, labeled layer.

• If you are sending a native file for us to adjust before printing be sure to include font files, source files and zip it all together.


PREPARING ART

VMS offers these downloadable templates that provide information on product dimensions, layout, bleed, safety zone and any folding or mailing guidelines.

Using our templates is simple. Download the product template that meets your needs, open both the template and your artwork file, then place your artwork on top of the template at %50 opacity. Make sure that your artwork fits within the template. When it looks right, raise the opacity %100, delete the template layer and save your artwork as filename_vmsprint_.(eps).

Now this version of your file is ready for upload!

Templates:

Busines Card, 3.5" x 2"

Postcard, 4" x 6"

Postcard, 5" x 7"

Postcard, 6" x 9"

Flyer, 8.5" x 11"

Flyer, 9" x 12"

Flyer, 11" x 17"

Brochure, Letter Fold, 8.5" x 11"

Brochure, Letter Fold, 11" x 17"