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At BAG MAKERS, we take pride in our imprinting quality and ability to vividly produce your design on any of our products. To accomplish this we pay particular attention to the quality of artwork we receive. The following specifications detail our requirements in providing you exceptional imprinting of your logo. Artwork not meeting these standards may incur additional costs and time.
Questions About Your Art?
Prior to placing your order, we invite you to send a copy of your art and any questions regarding its printability on any Bag Makers product to artinquiry@bagmakersinc.com. We will review your artwork and make recommendations for achieving the best imprint possible, generally within 24 hours.
Digital Art
For best results, we prefer VECTOR ART created in Adobe Illustrator. Vector images are created in a drawing program and consist of shapes based on mathematics. These graphics contain clear, smooth lines that retain their sharpness and proportions when edited. When submitting your vector art, we accept the following:
— Media: Zip disks or CD.
— E mail: Please forward your art files to art@bagmakersinc.com and insert PO# and company name in the subject field.
— A printout of all digital and email art must accompany the purchase order.
Important Note
A scanned image (e.g. .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .tiff, .psd, .pdf) or art created in a photo/paint program is not vector art. In addition, placing, linking, embedding, or copying these images into a drawing program does not convert them into vector art and will not meet our art requirements. BAG MAKERS supports the initiative to improve artwork "readiness" using the sm@rt Codes program. Visit www.smart-artwork.org for full details.
Mechanical Art
Mechanical art is camera-ready and is the size to be printed; is crisp black and white; requires no touch-up.
Art Charges
To assist you with achieving the best possible imprint, we are pleased to offer one free hour of creative artwork services plus one free art revision. Free Art service does not apply to Virtual Proofs or Design Centre Orders. If necessary, additional art services are billed at $56.00(G) per hour with a minimum charge of $28.00(G).
Stock Designs
Stock designs and clip art are available. Call to request a faxed sample sheet or click here to view our basic stock design library.
Proofs
For actual pre-production proofs, the charge is $80.00 (E), plus applicable plate charges. Pre-production proofs for ColorVista are $175.00 (E). Virtual samples are available for $28.00 (G), per bag style, per imprint. Orders accompanied by a hard copy will not be proofed unless requested.
Accepted Programs and Formats
For best results, please submit VECTOR ART
Preferred Program
— Adobe Illustrator - All versions. Convert text to outlines.
Accepted Programs
— Corel Draw - 11.0. Export files as .ai Convert text to curves.
— Freehand - 10.0. Save as editable .eps Convert text to paths.
Accepted Fonts
— Type 1 fonts for Mac. Be sure to send both screen and printer fonts. PC fonts need to be converted to paths, curves, or outlines. Do not send PC fonts.
Multiple Color Designs
For best results, artwork must be pre-approved by BAG MAKERS for printability. Digital art must be vector art. Mechanical art must be provided as a black and white composite, with colors indicated.
Ink imprinting
Colors must be separated by at least 1/2" to allow for color movement. Please note that some color movement will still occur. Multi-color imprinting is not available on some bags. Minimum requirements for fonts are 10 pt. and 1 pt. lines.
Foil Imprinting
Colors must be separated by at least 1/8" to allow for color movement. Please note that some color movement will still occur. Designs with tighter registration must be pre-approved. Multi-color imprinting is not available on some bags. Minimum requirements for fonts are 10 pt. and 1 pt. lines.
Screen Imprinting
Color registration requirements exist and must be pre-approved. Please note that some color movement will still occur. Minimum requirements for fonts are 16 pt. and 2 pt. lines.
ColorVista Print Process
ColorVista is ideal for designs requiring close registration on our Non-woven and matte shopper bags. Please submit artwork in CMYK color for photographic images and Pantone® colors for all artwork. Photographic images should be a minimum of 300 dpi and provided at actual size. For best results, some minor adjustments may be required and you will be contacted for approval prior to any changes. Minimum requirements for fonts are 16 pt. and 2 pt. lines.
Half-tones — Ink Imprinting (Includes Photographic Images)
For best results with our ink imprinting process, artwork consisting of halftones must be pre-approved by BAG MAKERS. Such designs must be printed at 30 lines per inch at a 45 degree angle, with tint percentages not lower than 20% nor greater than 60%.
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