Artwork Requirements and Specifications
LYNMAR Enterprises, Inc. accepts a variety of artwork formats via email. Simply attach your artwork to your email message and send it to us for review. We accept the following artwork files: Note: we are PC based and cannot view most Mac only based graphic files.
Electronic formats
- Encapsulated PostScript - .eps (PC or MAC)
- Adobe Illustrator® CS3 - .ai (PC or Mac) – convert fonts to outlines
- Corel Draw® X4 or earlier .cdr (PC) – convert fonts to curves
- Photoshop® CS3
- Publisher 2007
- Tagged Image File Format - .tif (PC) or .tiff (MAC)
- Adobe PDF’s if it is an editable file and fonts converted to outlines
File sizes greater than 10 megs should be compressed. Large files can be sent on PC Zip disk. Zip disks will be returned. Convert all fonts to outlines.
MAC Users: Please compress and send a ZIP or Stuff-it file
PC Users: Please compress and send a Zip file
Please be sure to attach your file(s) to your email message before sending. Send your artwork file to artwork@lynmar.com. Be sure to include your name, phone number and what program the artwork was created in.
Artwork files that are not camera ready will be subject to a minimum $10.00 conversion fee to make them camera ready. Cost depends on size and complexity of design. Most artwork that is faxed or sent as jpg’s, gif’s or as low resolution images will be subject to the artwork conversion fee. Conversion will produce high quality images suitable for imprinting.
Viewing formats
We can also view Microsoft Word, MS Publisher 2003, Print Shop Deluxe 12 and PowerPoint files. Please try to create or export your files to one of the accepted electronic formats above.
Paper art
- Camera-ready art must be provided.
- If the art is black and white, the output you provide us must be at least 600 dpi or better.
- If the art is multicolored, please provide us with color separations as well as with a composite. Separations must be done in Black & White.
If your art includes screens or fades, please contact LYNMAR for instructions.
Got a question? Please call us at 800-884-8095. www.lynmar.com