The most secure method to upload digital files is through our Web site. We also accept e-mail art attachments. Please identify the distributor name, purchase order number, file type, and number of files. |
Step 1
Artwork Requirements
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We evaluate the quality of artwork files according
to the industry's SM@RT art guidelines for artwork readiness. Artwork
charges and additional production time may apply
to files that do not meet the SM@RT art guidelines.
For more information on SM@RT art guidelines, go to www.smart-artwork.org |
We ACCEPT the following format:
- Adobe Illustrator (Mac or PC), CS2 or below: Create outlines for all fonts. Bitmap images placed or imported into the document cannot be accepted.
- Macromedia Freehand (Mac only), version 10 and below: Create paths for all fonts. Bitmap images placed or imported into the document cannot be accepted.
We CANNOT ACCEPT the following formats:
- Corel Draw (all Corel Draw files must be exported - not copied and pasted - as Illustrator files)
- No bitmap or raster image files such as Photoshop, JPEG, TIFF, GIF, BMP, or PNG.
- PageMaker
- QuarkXPress
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Any word processing files such as Microsoft Word
Note:
- America Online Users may experience difficulty when
using the AOL-supplied web browser. To avoid errors, connect
to AOL normally and then use Netscape Navigator (version 4.08 or newer)
or Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 4 or newer) to access this
page and upload your artwork.
- Dial-up users may experience difficulty maintaining
a connection when uploading artwork
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Step 2
The fields indicated below with * are required to complete this transaction; other fields are optional. |
Sender Information
Distributor Information
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| Step 3 |
Art File Information
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| Step 4 |
Attach Art Files Below
Before uploading, be sure your file has a file extension
to indicate file type. For example, "myfile.eps" not "myfile".
(If you are sending a stuffed or zipped file, please
count this as one file. A maximum of 6 files can be sent on one submission.)
IMPORTANT: If you have previously
submitted an art file and this is a resend or update to that file, check
Yes below and enter the Artwork Reference # you received on the previous
Email confirmation.
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| Step 5 - Optional |
NOTE: A hard copy for reference
is required and can be faxed to 800-803-3314 with the purchase order or
attached below. A paper proof charge will apply if a hard copy of
the artwork is not received.
A hard copy for reference only can
be attached here in JPEG or PDF format only.
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