PRINTING
REQUIREMENTS /
CUTTING & MOUNTING YOUR PRINT
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.
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