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Art Requirements

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.

 


Art Size
Latex balloons are inflated when printed. Height determines width and width determines height of imprint size. Imprint size cannot exceed maximum height or maximum width.

Latex Imprint Size

Balloon Size Maximum Art Size
9" Round 4.50" Diameter
11" Round 4.75" Diameter
16" Round 6"H or 6"W
17" Round 6"H or 6"W
36" Round 12"H or 15"W
AdWrap 2"H or 2.75"W
2" x 60" AdWave 1"H or 10"W
3" x 50" AdWave 1.5"H or 10"W
6" x 46" Banner 3"H or 28"W
11" Heart 4.75" Diameter
17" Heart 7" Diameter

Microfoil Imprint Size - Screen Print

Balloon Size
Maximum Art Size
18" Round & Heart
10" Diameter
20" Star
10" Diameter
36" Round, Heart, & Star
15" Diameter

Balls & Toys Imprint Size
AdPunch Balls
Beach Balls
Mini-sport Balls
Candy/Gumball Dispensers
Toy Springs & Yo-Yos
Wacky Eggs


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 an $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.

Applications Accepted

File Formats

Adobe Illustrator™ CS 2 or below Vector

Our Art Department operates with a Macintosh® computer system.

The files must be line art/vector image in Adobe Illustrator CS or below. Corel Draw files or Freehand must be exported (not copied and pasted) as Illustrator, AI, or EPS files. Microsoft® Word documents and Quark files are not accepted.

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.

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.

Qualatex Latex Multi-Color Print Balloons
Due to the unique challenges involved in printing on a round, flexible surface, ink colors will shift approximately 1⁄16" to 1⁄8". Order acceptance will be based on approval of artwork and printing capabilities. A pre-production sample may be required. Balloons need to be inflated and viewed from normal viewing distance of 5 ft. in order to evaluate colors and printing.

Microfoil Multi-Color Screen Print Art
A minimum of 1⁄8" separation between colors is required due to movement during printing. Order acceptance is based on approval of artwork. Additional separation may be required depending on the complexity of the art. Approval of a spec sample may be required.

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.

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.

AdMax Mini Sport Balls, Beach Balls, & Toy Products
Due to the unique challenges involved in printing on these products, simplification of artwork may be needed.
A simple, bold logo or a maximum of one or two short lines of copy are recommended. A minimum of 16 pt. for serif fonts and 12 pt. for sans serif fonts at actual printed size is recommended. Rules (lines) should be no less than 1.5 pts. Art should not contain line screens. Art will be sized to the maximum imprint area. Height determines width and width determines height of imprint size. See product catalog pages for specific imprint areas.

Production-Ready Art
Customer-supplied artwork should be production-ready and no smaller than 4" x 4" for latex balloons and 6" x 6" for Microfoil balloons, and 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 – CD’s are recommended. Floppy disks are also accepted.
Fax transmissions are not considered production-ready art.

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