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Guidelines for Supplying Artwork

Electronic Files
Distributor name and purchase order number must appear in the subject line of the e-mail. A hard copy, PDF, JPG, or TIFF of the imprint must accompany the purchase order for verification to avoid a $10.00(C) paper proof charge. Files will receive automatic verification of receipt and will be opened within 24 hours. Upload artwork quickly and easily or e-mail artwork.

Our Art Department operates with a Macintosh® computer system.
Art files must be line art/vector image in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or below. Corel Draw files, or Freehand files, and
Adobe InDesign must be exported (not copied and pasted) as AI or EPS files. Quark, Publisher files, and processing
files such as Microsoft Word documents are not accepted.


Production-Ready Art

Applications Accepted

File Formats

Adobe Illustrator™ CS4 or below Vector

Customer-supplied artwork should be production-ready and no smaller than 4" x 4" for latex balloons and 6" x 6" for Microfoil balloons. Artwork for other Pioneer® products should be sized to match the stated maximum imprint area for each item. Art will be sized to the maximum imprint area of the product selected. Artwork should be a minimum 300 dpi when applicable.
Media Requirements–CDs and DVDs are accepted.
Fax transmissions are not considered production-ready art.

Fonts and Straight-Line Copy
Fonts incorporated in artwork must be converted to curves OR paths. No type should be less than 4 points. Bold sans-serif fonts are recommended for small type. All rules and outlines should be 1 point or greater. A maximum of four to five short lines of copy are recommended for straight-line copy. Abbreviations, capitalization, and punctuation will be followed as shown on your order. Please print clearly. If not specified, type style and layout selection will be made for best effect.

Halftones and Line Screens
Halftones are printed at 40 lines per inch on latex balloons and 32 lines per inch on Microfoil balloons. Halftones are not accepted for 30" & 36" latex, AdMax Mini Sport Balls, or Giant Floating Vinyl Inflatables. Halftones on Beach Balls require approval of artwork and are printed at 30 lines per inch.

Multi-Color Print for Latex and Microfoil Screen Printing
Art must be vector art set up in spot colors. Stock inks will be used unless PMS inks are specified. Ink colors can shift approximately 1/8" in any direction. Order acceptance is based on artwork and printing capabilities. Artwork adjustments and/or a pre-production sample may be required. Balloons need to be inflated and viewed from 5 ft. in order to evaluate colors and printing.

Microfoil Flexographic Print Balloons
For spot print, submit art as a layered AI or EPS file. Pantone colors should be noted on incoming art file(s). For process print, submit art as a layered Adobe Photoshop® file. If flat art is submitted, extra prep charges may apply. Contact Customer Service for details.


Sm@rt Code

Codes apply to

1S

IMPRESS II Print Balloons
AdRite Balloons - Economy Line
IMPRESS V Multi-Color Print Balloons
SuperAgate Balloons
Banner Balloons
AdWrap Balloons
Globe Balloons
Kinderprint Child Identification Kits
AdWave Balloons
Giant Balloons
Giant Floating Helium Inflatables
Microfoil Balloons
AdPunch Balls
Beach Balls
AdMax Mini Sport Balls
Outdoor Display Balloons
Mini Toy Springs
Yo-Yos
Candy/Gumball Dispensers
Wacky Eggs

5C

IMPRESS V Multi-Color Print Balloons
Microfoil Flexographic Print Balloons

Sm@rt RequirementsSmart Requirements

Our Art Department operates with a Macintosh® computer system. We evaluate the quality of artwork files according to the industry’s SM@RT guidelines for artwork readiness. Artwork charges and additional production time may apply to files that do not meet the SM@RT guidelines.

The maximum file size we can receive via e-mail is 10 MB. Multiple files and any vector files should be compressed. Use either STUFFIT or ZIP archives. For more information, please visit www.smart-artwork.org.

Photo Prints
Latex Photo Print Charge (#80940): $60.00(C). Microfoil Photo Print Charge (#80941): $73.00(C).

Reproduction of photographs requires a quality, 5" x 7" continuous-tone print with good contrast; black and white is preferred. Light backgrounds with images as large as possible within the frame will give the best result. For photos of people, the shot should include head and shoulders with little or no background. Dark ink requires a positive image and is recommended for light balloons; light ink requires a reverse image and is recommended for dark balloons. When combining light and dark inks, two cuts/screens will be required. Minimum order quantities apply for each cut/screen. For best results, photo should occupy at least half of the imprint area. Vector art for graphics/type
may be required. Not available on 30" or 36" latex balloons.

Shipping

  • Drop Shipments: For shipments inside the USA, $10.00(F) per location. For shipments outside the USA, see below for shipping and handling charges.
  • For split shipments to 10 or more addresses, a Microsoft® Excel spreadsheet with full address information must be supplied. Additional lead time may be required for split shipments. Please contact Customer Service for the template file.
  • All orders shipped by least-cost method. If a specific shipping method is authorized, please indicate on order.
    No orders shipped C.O.D.
  • There will be a $20.00(A) per carton UPS return charge for each address requiring correction.
  • International shipping and handling charge: $25.00(C) per location.
  • F.O.B. Factory: Kansas or Ontario, Canada for latex balloon orders.
  • F.O.B. Factory: Kansas for Beach Balls, AdMax Mini Sport Balls, Mini Basketball Backboard, Microfoil balloon, and Kinderprint orders.

Shipping Weight & Standard Packaging
All shipping weights include carton. Special packaging is available, contact Customer Service for quotes.

Accessories

Quantity Item

Approx. Weight

1,000 Balloon Seal w/Ribbon 4 lbs.
1,000 16" Balloon Straws and Scissors 14 lbs.
1,000 Quickie Clips (loose) 2 lbs.
1,000 ProLite Balloon Valve inserted in 11" Round Balloons 12 lbs.
1 ea. Cool Aire II Electric Inflator 7 lbs.

 

Contact Customer Service for shipping weight of other accessories.


Latex Balloon Information

  • Paper/E-mailed Proofs (#31858): $10.00(C) each imprint, if requested, or if no hard copy of the art is supplied.
  • Virtual Proofs (#97570): $15.00(C) each imprint, if requested.
  • Virtual Sample/Image: Create your own.
Printed
1-color/1-side unless otherwise indicated
Avg. Production Time
(After Art Approval)
Maximum
Art Size
Overruns/
Underruns & Invoiced
Accordingly
Polybag
Count
Approx. Weight/ M Balloons
FOB
Avg. Flying Time with Helium
Avg. No. Balloons/ 242 cu. ft.
Helium Tank
Spec Sample Price
9" Round Qualatex
**5-7 working days
4-5" Diameter 5% 100 9 lbs. KS 12-16 hrs. 900 $56.00(F)/25
11" Round Qualatex
**5-7 working days
4.75" Diameter 5% 100 10 lbs. KS 18-24 hrs. 484 $56.00(F)/25
16" Round Qualatex
**5-7 working days
6" H or 6" W 5% 50 20 lbs. KS 30+ hrs. 160 $56.00(F)/25
11" Heart Qualatex
**5-7 working days
4.75" Diameter 5% 100 10 lbs. KS 8 hrs. 806 $56.00(F)/25
15" Heart Qualatex
**5-7 working days
5.25" Diameter 5% 50 20 lbs. KS 10 hrs. 500 $56.00(F)/25
30" or 36" Round
5-7 working days
12"H or 15"W 5% 10 100 lbs. KS 3-5 days 16 $56.00(F)/3
36" Giant Globe*
5-7 working days
12"H or 15"W 5% 10 100 lbs. KS 3-5 days 16 $90.00(F)/3
9" AdRite Latex
**5-7 working days
4.5" Diameter 5% 100 10 lbs. KS 10-12 hrs 900 $56.00(F)/25
11" AdRite Latex
**5-7 working days
4.75" Diameter 5% 100 10 lbs. KS 14-16 hrs 485 $56.00(F)/25
17" Outdoor Display
5-7 working days
6"H or 6"W 5% 50 24 lbs. KS 35-50 hrs. 150 $56.00(F)/25
2" x 60" AdWave
5-7 working days
1"H or 10" W 5% 100 8 lbs. KS Air inflation only/Nitrogen Recommended N/A $56.00(F)/25
3" x 50" AdWave
5-7 working days
1.5"H or 10" W 5% 100 9 lbs. KS Air inflation only/Nitrogen Recommended N/A $56.00(F)/25
6" x 46 " Banner
Contact Customer Service
3"H or 28"W 5% 50 16 lbs. KS 12 hrs. 242 $56.00(F)/10
9" & 11" Qualatex IMPRESS V
Two-color
Contact Customer Service
4.5"/4.75" Diameter 5% 100 9-10 lbs. KS 12-16 hrs. (9")
18-24 hrs. (11")
484-900 $112.00(F)/25
9" & 11" Qualatex IMPRESS V Three-color
Contact Customer Service
4.5"/4.75" Diameter 5% 100 9-10 lbs. KS 12-16 hrs. (9")
18-24 hrs. (11")
484-900 $168.00(F)/25
9" & 11" Qualatex IMPRESS V
Four-color
Contact Customer Service
4.5"/4.75" Diameter 5% 100 9-10 lbs. KS 12-16 hrs. (9")
18-24 hrs. (11")
484-900 $224.00(F)/25
* Conservative averages. Actual flying times will vary depending on temperature and atmospheric conditions.
Accessories for sealing balloons will increase the weight and shorten the average float time.

** 24-Hour Quick Serve Available: Rush orders are available as out production schedule allows. Please contact Customer Service.

Microfoil Balloon Information

  • Paper/E-mailed Proofs–Microfoil (#31859) $10.00(C) each imprint, if requested, or if no hard copy of the art is supplied.
  • Virtual Proofs–(1-color Screen Print only) Microfoil (#97570) $15.00(C) each imprint, if requested.
  • Virtual Sample/Image (1-color Screen Print only): Create your own.
  • For Flexographic proofs, please contact Customer Service.
Microfoil Screen Printed
1-color/1-side
unless otherwise indicated
Avg. Production Time
(After Art Approval)
Maximum
Art Size
Overruns/
Underruns & Invoiced
Accordingly
Polybag
Count
Approx. Weight/ M Balloons
Avg. Flying Time with Helium
Avg. No. Balloons/ 242 cu. ft.
Helium Tank
Spec Sample Price
18" Heart/Round
One-Color/One-Side
5-7 working days
10" Diameter 10% 250 9.3-9.7 lbs. 3-5 days 484 $72.00(F)/5
20" Star
One-Color/One-Side
5-7 working days
10" Diameter 10% 250 9.7 lbs. 3-5 days 403 $72.00(F)/5
18" Heart/Round
Two-Color/One-Side
Contact Customer Service
10" Diameter 10% 250 9.3-9.7 lbs. 3-5 days 484 $144.00(F)/5
20" Star
Two-Color/One-Side
Contact Customer Service
10" Diameter 10% 250 9.7 lbs. 3-5 days 403 $144.00(F)/5
18" Heart/Round
Three-Color/One-Side
Contact Customer Service
10" Diameter 10% 250 9.3-9.7 lbs. 3-5 days 484 $216.00(F)/5
20" Star
Three-Color/One-Side
Contact Customer Service
10" Diameter 10% 250 9.7 lbs. 3-5 days 403 $216.00(F)/5
18" Heart/Round
Four-Color/One-Side
Contact Customer Service
10" Diameter 10% 250 9.3-9.7 lbs. 3-5 days 484 $288.00(F)/5
20" Star
Four-Color/One-Side
Contact Customer Service
10" Diameter 10% 250 9.7 lbs. 3-5 days 403 $288.00(F)/5
36" Heart/Round/Star
One-Color/One-Side
5-7 working days Contact Customer Service
15" Diameter 10% 100 9 lbs. 10 days Round-55
Heart - 61
Star- 97

$100.00(F)/1


Qualatex Microfoil balloons inflate to uniform sizes; measurements refer to flat balloons.
* Actual flying time will vary depending on inks used and ink coverage. Helium-filled Microfoil balloons may not float in altitudes exceeding approximately 3,000 feet.

AdPunch Balls, Beach Balls, and Sport Balls Information

  • Paper/E-mailed Proofs (#91625): $10.00(C) each imprint, if requested, or if no hard copy of the art is supplied.
  • Virtual Proofs (#97570): $15.00(C) each imprint, if requested.
  • Virtual Sample/Image: Create your own

Balls Printed
1-color/1-side
unless otherwise indicated
Avg. Production Time
(After Art Approval)
Maximum
Art Size
Overruns/
Underruns & Invoiced
Accordingly

 Count
Box
Dimensions
Approx. Weight
Dimensional
Shipping
Weight
FOB
Spec Sample Price
16" AdPunch Balls
5 working days
6"H x 6"W 5% 500 18"L x 12"W
x 16"H
20 lbs. N/A Factory $56.00(F)/5
9" Beach Balls
7-10 working days

1 7/8"H x
2 7/8"W

5% 100

20.25"L x 10.25"W x 10.5"H

4 lbs. N/A KS $56.00(F)/5
12" Beach Balls
7-10 working days
2 1/2"H x 5"W 5% 100 20.25"L x 10.25"W x 10.5"H 7 lbs. N/A KS $56.00(F)/5
16" Beach Balls
7-10 working days
3 1/4"H x
6 3/4"W
5% 100 20.25"L x 10.25"W x 10.5"H 10.5 lbs. N/A KS $56.00(F)/5
16" Globe Beach Balls
7-10 working days
6 3/4"H x
3 1/4"W
5% 100 20.25"L x 10.25"W x 10.5"H 11.5 lbs. N/A KS $56.00(F)/5
20" Beach Balls
7-10 working days
4"H x
8 1/4"W
5% 100 20.25"L x 10.25"W x 10.5"H 15 lbs. N/A KS $56.00(F)/5
Basketball Backboards
10 working days
2 1/2"H x 5"W 5% 100 18.5"L x 15"W
x 9.5"H
20 lbs. N/A KS $80.00(F)/5
4 1/4" Baseball, Soccer, and Basketballs
Contact Customer Service
1 1/2"H x 2"W 5% 50 20.5"L x 14"W
x 16.5"H
8 lbs. 25 lbs. KS $80.00(F)/5
4 1/4" Baseball, Soccer, and Basketballs
Contact Customer Service
1 1/2"H x
2 1/2"W
5% 100 20.5"L x 19.75"W x 18.25"H 14 lbs. 39 lbs. KS $80.00(F)/5
4 1/4" Baseball, Soccer, and Basketballs
Contact Customer Service
1 1/2"H x
2 1/2"W
5% 200 28"L x 20"W x 25"H 29 lbs. 73 lbs. KS $80.00(F)/5
7" Footballs
Contact Customer Service
1 1/2"H x
2 1/2"W
5% 50 20.5"L x 14"W x 16.5"H 11 lbs. 25 lbs. KS $80.00(F)/5
7" Footballs
Contact Customer Service
1 1/2"H x
2 1/2"W
5% 100 20.5"L x 19.88"W x 18.25"H 21 lbs. 39 lbs. KS $80.00(F)/5
7" Footballs
Contact Customer Service
1 1/2"H x
2 1/2"W
5% 250 28"L x 20"W x 25"H 51 lbs. 73 lbs. KS $80.00(F)/5
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