Pen Artwork Guidelines

Digital files can be created in a variety of formats but only a small number of these are capable of producing acceptable quality for Screen or Tampo printing.

File formats that we accept

EPS Files created with Adobe Illustrator.

This is the most universally acceptable file format for line printing. For multi-colour work, please ensure that each colour is on its own layer, as this will enable us to colour separate your artwork and make modifications if required. Additionally, each layer must be clearly labelled with its colour reference and all fonts must be converted to outlines before saving. Unfortunately, we cannot accept tints.

TIFF Files are acceptable for single colour work only.

The image must be in black & white and not colour. The files should be sufficiently large to ensure that sharp edge definition can be printed. You should be able to check this by printing your image on a laser printer at 200%.

JPEG Files are acceptable for single colour work only.

The image must be in black & white and not colour. Files should be sufficiently large to ensure that sharp edge definition can be printed. You should be able to check this by printing your image on a laser printer at 200%. Please be careful when saving JPEG files as they are designed to compress on copying. This has an adverse affect on quality.

How to send us your files

3.5" Floppy Disk

Compact Disk (CD) & Digital Versatile Disk (DVD)

Zip Disk (100Mb for Mac, 100 or 250Mb for PC)

USB Drive

E-Mail (please keep attachments under 10Mb)

Important: Please remember to check all digital files for viruses before sending them and clearly mark any disks with your company name and e-mail address.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact our sales staff who will be pleased to assist you.