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Most popular questions. See more questions below.

What kind of file do I need for screen printing?

For accuracy, we prefer an Adobe Illustrator vectored file with all text converted to outlines. You can save it in native format (.ai). No placed files.

We can use an Adobe Photoshop file for Full Color reproduction, or for printing gradients, tints, shadows and shading. File must be created in layers with the background color as the base layer.

What is Vectored Art?

Artwork which is vectored contains only bezier curves, a mathematical algorithm that allows us to infinitely enlarge the image without losing resolution.


I want a table cover printed. What do I need?

We require a vectored file for screen printing, and can accept a Photoshop file for full-color printing. Other files may require a set-up charge to make printable.


My file is a jpg or gif. Will this work?

A jpg or gif is not acceptable for enlarged printing, as it usually does not contain sufficient image information for accurate reproduction. The art department may be able to modify a jpg to print better, for an additional fee.

I don't understand the terms or words.

You don't have to. Send us the file you have, and we will evaluate it for you, free.
Be certain to include contact information.

 

Sending a file

4 megs or smaller, SEND HERE

4-20 megs, SEND HERE

Greater than 20 megs:

Send on a CD, DVD or a USB flash drive to

LetterBank ART

1107 Johnson Ave,

San Luis Obispo CA

93401-3303


OR request a File Drop Box.


Table Cloth Printing
Other than Adobe Illustrator vectored outlines:
Convert to curves/paths, save and export as Illustrator.

No placed files. What is a placed file?
For:
Banner printing,
Table Cloth Printing,
Decal Printing or
Vinyl plotting / die cutting 		Macs-
Adobe Illustrator UP TO CS3: AI or EPS
FreeHand 8.0 or CorelDraw converted to paths/curves, saved and export as illustrator. NO PLACED FILES

PCs-
Adobe Illustrator CS3: AI or EPS
CorelDraw 8.0: CDR or FreeHand 8.0 converted to paths/curves, saved and exported as illustrator.
NO PLACED FILES
For:
gradients, shadows or tints		 Macs-
Adobe Illustrator UP TO CS3: AI or EPS
FreeHand 8.0 or CorelDraw converted to paths/curves, saved and export as illustrator. NO PLACED FILES		 PCs-
Adobe Illustrator CS3: AI or EPS
CorelDraw 8.0: CDR or FreeHand 8.0 converted to paths/curves, saved and exported as illustrator.
NO PLACED FILES
For:
Full color banners,
full-color table cloths
4cp Decals, corplast or other substrates
Macs-
Adobe Illustrator CS3: AI or EPS
Adobe Photoshop CS3 TIF, PSD, JPG (High resolution)
FreeHand 8.0 converted to paths and exported as illustrator. NO PLACED FILES		 PCs-
Adobe Illustrator CS2: AI or EPS
Adobe Photoshop CS2 TIF, PSD, JPG***
CorelDraw 8.0: CDR
NO PLACED FILES
Send your artwork, and we'll let you know what it costs to re-create or reproduce it. About colors.
***Art must be minimum 150dpi at printing size.

Yes, a 36" x 120" file is very large. Send by CD* or DVD* with a color printout, so we know what it should look like. *NEW: Ask for an online "drop box" for large files.

No electronic art, or wrong kind of art? Get a quote from our Art Department

See our complete PHOTO specs and POSTSCRIPT specs
Media accepted: CDs, DVDs and original artwork for scanning.
Corporate Logos
We require your Corporate or Franchise Licensed vectored artwork.

We cannot get this for you.


Example of raster art -
Not useable

Example of Vector art in
preview mode

"vectored postscript
outlines"

Not useable
Good for full color and single- or multi- color printing methods.
Is this what you have? We can convert simple graphics for $90 to $165. Send your art for a quote.
We do not accept 'floppy disks', or files created in ANY microsoft programs. We cannot use gifs or jpgs for final artwork.
 

Artwork submitted
Not useable as provided?

This project took only $90 to convert. Typical vectorizing projects take from $80 to $150 for professionally rendered art.

Artwork vectorized
for screen printing, vinyl projects and table printing. WHAT A DIFFERENCE

 
 
 









Placed files Placed files are files which are not created in the program which is being sent for reproduction.

Example- a bmp file created in a "paint" program, which is imported into adobe illustrator or photoshop, is still a "bmp" file, which will not reproduce accurately or in high resolution.
Color Electronic files sent must be saved in CMYK. We do our best to faithfully reproduce the artwork as it is sent If you need a certain color match (a hue of blue to be close to a PMS color, as example) we need that information with your order, otherwise we set our printers to the exact CMYK provided. The customer is responsible for the color ultimately received if a specific reference (PMS number) is not provided as to matching colors, where applicable.