Computer Files- Keep your original file and send us a copy at 100% size. Eliminate all unnecessary elements in your file and send only files needed for production. Please mail or fax a paper printout of file also.

Vector Programs- Preferred programs include Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw & Freehand.
- Save files as .eps, .ai, .cdr & .fh.
- Include all fonts or convert to outlines/curves.
- Include all placed images and linked graphics, avoid embedding images.
- Try to draw all logos and artwork when possible rather than placing Photoshop images. Use Photoshop for photographs and special effects.

Raster Programs- Preferred program is Adobe Photoshop.
- Save files as .eps, .tif, .bmp & .psd. Digital photos may be saved in .jpg format.
- Provide the highest quality and resolution that you have.
- Please include layered file when possible.
- Try to keep logo's and type in Vector or Page Layout programs when possible.

Page Layout Programs- Preferred programs include QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign & Pagemaker.
- Include all fonts.
- Include all placed images. In Quark do a "collect for output."

Other Programs-Save as .eps, .tif and .pdf if possible. Please check with art department for compatibility.

Blueprints- AutoCAD and other programs.
- Save as .dxf
- Best for dimensions only, not artwork.
- Please indicate correct size.
- Include all dimensions & locations of cutouts, holes, windows, radius corners and irregular shapes.

Colors- List all colors used. Four color images should be saved in CMYK mode. If a spot color is used please indicate Pantone® number or include swatch to color match.

Perfect Register- Try to avoid perfect register. Add black or dark color traplines/borders when possible.

Printing Requirements-

Screen Printing
- Keep design .045" from edge of diecut, unless design bleeds off part.
- Borders on edge of diecut should be a minimum of .045" wide.
- Bleeds should be extended .063" (1/16) past the diecut.
- Line thickness minimum is .007" (.5 pt.) for positive copy. For reverse copy minimum line thickness should be .009" (.65 pt.).
- Traplines (dark, solid outlines around graphics) should be .020" (1.44 pt.) wide.
- Tints and gradients recommended 15-85% dot.
- Line screen ranges from 35-133 lpi

Flexographic Printing
- Keep design .045" from edge of diecut, unless design bleeds off part.
- Borders on edge of diecut should be a minimum of .045" wide.
- Bleeds should be extended .063" (1/16) past the diecut.
- Line thickness minimum is .007" (.5 pt.) for positive copy. For reverse copy minimum line thickness should be .009" (.65 pt.).
- Traplines (dark, solid outlines around graphics) should be .015" (1.08 pt.) wide.
- Tints and gradients recommended 5-95% dot.
- Line screen ranges from 133-175 lpi

Trademark Symbols- should be large and heavy enough to print, a line thickness of .007" for positive copy or .009" for reverse. Customer assumes all responsiblitiy for obtaining permission (if needed) to reproduce copyrighted logos and material.

Disks- We accept CD, Zip, 3.5" floppy disks, DVD & 120 MB Super Disk. We accept both PC and Mac formats. Include a paper copy printout of artwork on disk. Mail to: Empire Screen Printing Inc., N5206 Marco Road, Onalaska, WI 54650. Include Attention to your Empire's salesperson if known. Please label artwork and disks clearly with your company name, part number and program being used.

E-Mail- Files smaller than 5 MB may be e-mailed to:
Macintosh files-
PC files-
Please include your name, your company name and Empire's salesperson if known. Please mail or fax a paper copy printout of artwork.

Empire Screen Printing, Inc.
N5206 Marco Road, Onalaska, WI USA 54650-0218
phone 608.783.3301, fax 608.783.3306
www.empirescreen.com