Image Requirements and Specifications
Laminated Glass, Safety Glass, Decorative Glass
Photographic Scans:
Generally, 4 in. x 5 in. (102 mm x 127 mm), or larger,
transparencies are preferred. In some situations, 35 mm
transparencies will suffice but where possible, larger
transparencies improve reproduction quality. It is important
that images are professionally scanned and color corrected
with a high-end scanner. If these facilities are not available, our
pre-press department can prepare for you.
Original Artwork:
Original artwork or samples also may be utilized. The original
sample should be digitally photographed or scanned, and then
color corrected, by a professional using high-end equipment. If
these facilities are not available, our pre-press department
can assist you.
Color Proofs:
We recommend that you supply a proof of your artwork. Please
specify any PMS colors, if applicable, on the proof.
Recommended File Formats for Electronic Data*:
Photoshop (Mac/PC) PSD, EPS, TIFF
Illustrator (Mac/PC) Al, EPS (with embedded
fonts)
Freehand (Mac/PC) FHD, Editable EPS
QuarkXpress (Mac/PC) QXD, EPS
*Any special fonts must be included
Other Formats:
Page Maker Mac
InDesign (PC) INDD
If supplying a linked document, please make sure that all associated
graphic fonts are included. If using Illustrator or Freehand,
please convert fonts to paths or outlines.
Accepted File Media:
CD-ROM (Mac/PC)
ZIP 250 MB (Mac/PC) Backwards compatible
JAZ 2 GB Drive (Mac/PC) Backwards compatible
Scaling, Resolution and File Size:
Usually files are best scaled at 1:10 for easy handling,
(although other scaling factors are acceptable). Generally, image
files should be 150 - 200 pixels per inch (60 - 80 pixels per cm)
at final image size. Bitmap image files should generally be no
more than 250 MB but greater than 50 MB. It is better to provide
as high a resolution as practical.
