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lgiglio1 · February 5th, 2007

I have sent an image to first edition and they sent me the proof with the following message:

If artwork is sent "ready to print" with no art charges attached, customer is solely responsible for its accuracy and printability.

This "proof" is simply a gif of your vector file.

First Edition does not check for default CMYK or RGB colors. Please review your separations as well as the composite art. Should any of the colors you have used be other than Pantone - they will not print.

If line widths are less than 2 points they will not print. Avoid type less than 16 points for sans serif fonts and 24 points for serif. Halftone values need to be between 25% and 45%. Make sure no colors are set to overprint.

First Edition will print your art "as is" with no art charges, but accepts no responsibility for errors.

I need help figuring this out. Do I use CMYK or RGB. What does it mean review my color seperations and composite art. How do i know if they are pantone colors or not. Also, how do I double-check my line widths and type points and halftones. Sorry to be such a pain, but I am still learning.

T-BOT · February 5th, 2007

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	I have sent an image to first edition and they sent me the proof with the following message: If artwork is sent "ready to print" with no art charges attached, customer is solely responsible for its accuracy and printability. This "proof" is simply a gif of your vector file. First Edition does not check for default CMYK or RGB colors. Please review your separations as well as the composite art. Should any of the colors you have used be other than Pantone - they will not print. If line widths are less than 2 points they will not print. Avoid type less than 16 points for sans serif fonts and 24 points for serif. Halftone values need to be between 25% and 45%. Make sure no colors are set to overprint. First Edition will print your art "as is" with no art charges, but accepts no responsibility for errors. I need help figuring this out. Do I use CMYK or RGB. What does it mean review my color seperations and composite art. How do i know if they are pantone colors or not. Also, how do I double-check my line widths and type points and halftones. Sorry to be such a pain, but I am still learning.

graphic software like corel helps you prepare your artwork for screens. I think thats what they need, ready art for screens.

What graphic software are you using ?

tim3560 · February 5th, 2007

Have you tried calling them? Janet is very informative and knows the answers to all of my questions. If she doesn't, then Judy will! I definitely would not approve the art without 100% certainty, because once you have them printed, you own them whether it's what you wanted or not.

lgiglio1 · February 5th, 2007

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	graphic software like corel helps you prepare your artwork for screens. I think thats what they need, ready art for screens. What graphic software are you using ?

I use Illustrator CS2.

T-BOT · February 5th, 2007

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	I use Illustrator CS2.

I don't work in the art dep.

but

With Corel, you can print out your graphic as colors seperations. The function is in the print options box I think. If you print it out on paper each color will print out seperatly and you will be able to see what the color seperations are and how it looks like.

The pantone codes come up with the color corresponding code numbers... my art guy would know exactly were to find that but it's 9 pm here so he's gone home.

As for the font size stuff, your software should tell you the size in points....

But as mentioned, usually with first time customers compaines don't mind spending a little time explaining some things. Perhaps give them a call.

OR, have their art dep fix up if need be and just paid them for the art charges etc...usually minor stuff is like $ 20 or so. At the same time you will learn better how they work it so next time the job will flow thru quicker. ....just an idea or 2.

If you are still having problems tomorrow and need more help from me, I will pass you on to our art dep. for a quick hand.

scpromos · February 6th, 2007

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	First Edition does not check for default CMYK or RGB colors. Please review your separations as well as the composite art. Should any of the colors you have used be other than Pantone - they will not print.

Make sure you only use Pantone Spot Colors in your design.

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	If line widths are less than 2 points they will not print.

By clicking on an object you can check the line width. On the bar at the top next to stroke is the color, and then the line width in points.

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	Avoid type less than 16 points for sans serif fonts and 24 points for serif.

You can check point size for the text by clicking on it; however, you should convert the text to outlines before sending your artwork out. To do that, select the text and click on Type>Create Outlines.

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	Halftone values need to be between 25% and 45%.

If you're not using halftones in your art, you shoulnd't have to worry about this.

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	Make sure no colors are set to overprint.

In Illustrator this is the default setting.

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	First Edition will print your art "as is" with no art charges, but accepts no responsibility for errors.

You might be able to ask them to look over your file real quick and make sure everything is Ok since it's your first time through the process.

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	I need help figuring this out. Do I use CMYK or RGB.

CMYK is a 4 color process using Cyan Magenta Yellow and Black.
RGB is what your montior produces using Red Green and Blue.
Spot Colors use the Pantone color system.

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	What does it mean review my color seperations and composite art.

When submitting your art you should separate the different colors onto layers. Your composite art are all the layers combined.

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	How do i know if they are pantone colors or not.

If you're using Illustrator you will see a black dot in the bottom right hand corner of the color swatch. Also if you double click on the color and open it up it will have a name such as Pantone Color 200 C.

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	Also, how do I double-check my line widths and type points and halftones.

See above.

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	Sorry to be such a pain, but I am still learning.

Don't worry about it. I'm sure there are many people on this board who have the same questions as you. I had all the same questions when I started and it took me weeks to figure it all out. Actually I'm still learning. There are just so many different processes and each one has different art requirements. If you have any more questions just let us know.