| Guidelines for FreeHand - Note - we do not
work in FreeHand, your final version should be a file that we can open
in Illustrator, export as an .esp file.
When You Set Up Your Document
Give your file a name that is easy to associate
with your job.
Make your design to size, allow room on the edges for finishing the banners,
do not place any key design elements within 1.5" of any sewn edge.
For information on banner finishing styles see satin
banner finishing, or poly duck and vinyl banner finishing.
(If your design bleeds, add at least 1/4"of background color on all
four sides, outside the image area)
We prefer to have files
in RGB color.
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Specify PMS numbers
Select the text or shape to be filled then Windows>Swatches (click
the small arrow upper right)>Pantone Solid Coated
Select a color from the Pantone window or type in a PMS number to be placed
into the swatch pallet.
 
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Outline The Fonts
Select the text, go to Text>Convert to Paths
This step avoids problems with font compatibility and availability.
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Placing Bitmap Files
Use this step if your file contains any bitmap images.
Tiff (.tiff), EPS (.eps) Large file, JPEG. (.jpg) Not recommended
Import your images, making sure they are at least 125
dpi at full size.
For more information on working with bitmap images see color
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Saving The File
Export the file rather than save it.
Export in an Illustrator format, the highest number available in your
version, click setup to select RGB colors conversion option.
Name the file with your company name and date, (XYZcompany-mm-dd-yy.ai),
or your order number.
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Checklist
Name file with company name and date, or order number.
File is to size. (Bleeds add 1/4" to
each side, outside of image area)
Colors in RGB format.
All text converted to curves
When laying out the design, make sure graphics and text are not close
to the edges allow at least 1.5" to edges of the banner.
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Our art staff is available for questions or they can be hired to produce
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