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Please read below to review our printing requirements to ensure that your prints will be to the highest quality possible:

FILE FORMATS WE ACCEPT FOR PRINTING YOUR FILE
Please provide files in the following formats:
• EPS should be in CMYK color mode, 100% in size with crop/cut marks. Files can be saved from CorelDraw!, Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Illustrator. EPS files should have fonts converted to outlines/curves. A minimum bleed of 0.25" is suggested for all artwork.
• TIF should be in CMYK color mode, 300 dpi, 100% in size with crop/cut marks and fold marks. Files can be saved from Macromedia Fireworks, Corel PhotoPaint, & Adobe PhotoShop. TIF files should NOT have fonts smaller than 8pt. text. A minimum bleed of 0.25" is suggested for all artwork.

We are not responsible for color settings. We are printing your files and it is expected that you have checked all submitted files for color accuracy.

Please ship your files to us on disc (include all logos, photos and fonts necessary) OR they can be emailed if smaller than 5MB in size, OR you can use an FTP program OR a service like www.YouSendIt.com.

CUTTING & MOUNTING YOUR PRINT

CUTTING:
When you are ready to cut your print, use the crop marks as your guide. Place a long straight edge from one side of the print to the other, then cut with a sharp utility blade (use caution as to not cut yourself!) by sliding the blade the entire length of the print while pressing the straight edge firmly the entire time you are cutting. Leave the edge of the paper to ensure that all crop marks will be there for alignment. Repeat for all sides. For boxes, you can leave the extra to hold the print more securely.

MOUNTING:
When you are ready to mount your print, we recommend using a product called "3M SUPER 77" that can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Home Depot or most office supply stores.

On the label side of the game board, remove the thin plastic layer by peeling it away with your fingernail. This will help ensure that your print will not bubble and it will help your print to adhere better to the board.

Spray the adhesive onto the back of the print following the directions for the adhesive. Then mount on the board, using 2 people if possible, aligning the all corners. Once the print is on the board, place a blank piece of paper over the board (to protect your print surface), then rub the print firmly with a designers squeegee (see picture to the right, click to see a larger image), or if you must, use a credit card. Allow the print to dry 1 day before folding a game board. For boxes, you can fold them immediately.