Artwork Guidelines
This is a list of our Artwork requirements - please call us if anything is unclear.
· All files should be 1:10 SCALE @ 300 DPI
· The file must be “IN PROPORTION”
· All files and media carriers should be FORMATTED TO APPLE MACINTOSH
· All files including text need to be supplied with FONTS OR OUTLINED TO PATHS
· COLOUR PROOF AND PANTONE REFERENCES (*not RAL or metallic colours) required if colours are critical
· FAX/POST LAYOUT otherwise we cannot proof the images
· Ensure all files have overprinting disabled
· Ensure all files linked in Quark Xpress or Illustrator are supplied separately
This is a list of Media Carriers we can use:
· Compact Disc
· DVD / R
· Flash Drive
· E mail – printers@atlas.co.uk Please send job references on all e-mails
· Down loads from client FTP sites
· Macro Art Guest FTP details 80.248.178.248
Username: macroguest
Password: datapass50
It is very important that you inform your Account Handler of any artwork you up-load to our guest site. All files must be saved in a folder detailing the date and your company name. Failure to do this may result in your order being delayed in our production process.
This is a list of File Formats that we can handle:
· PHOTOSHOP CS 3 FORMAT – EPS or TIFF or PSD
· ILLUSTRATOR CS 3 EPS or Ai – convert text to paths, do not embed jpgs into document please supply separately
· QUARK X PRESS 7.0 – please supply fonts if in this format
· FREEHAND 11
· INDESIGN CS 3
**PLEASE NOTE** Any artwork sent that is not in the correct format could cause a delay in the production of your order.

