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 P.O# 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.
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 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 visit
our website 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. |
| Fonts |
We
accept 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. |
Bag
Makers supports the initiative to improve artwork “readiness” using
the sm@rt Codes program.
Visit www.smart-artwork.org for
full details.
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. 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.
• Color Vista Print Technology. ColorVista is
ideal for designs requiring close registration on our non- woven bags. Please
submit artwork in CMYK color. 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.
Halftones (Photos or Photographic Images):
For
best results, 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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20%
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30%
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40%
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50%
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60%
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30LPI | Grayscale
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