artwork submission guidelines for nameplates and trim

Artwork Submission Guidelines

Northern Engraving | Nameplates & Trim

artwork files

lay the foundation for

production specifications

graphics

fall within two basic categories:

vector and

bitmap

vector graphics

individual lines and shapes –

can be scaled or edited

with precision.

bitmap graphics

picture file made with small

squares or pixels –

cannot be scaled or edited

with precision.

vector graphics

select specific sections,

change color of the fill,

stroke the shape with a new line or

change the shape itself.

vector graphics

select specific sections,

change color of the fill,

stroke the shape with a new line or

change the shape itself…

with precision

Before After

bitmap graphics

simply a picture,

basic change may be feasible in Photoshop,

cannot change the shape itself

bitmap graphics

simply a picture,

basic change may be feasible in Photoshop,

cannot change the shape itself

Before After

vector graphics – maintain sharpness

bitmap graphics – become distorted

vector graphic enlarged 200% bitmap graphic enlarged 200%

Preferred Graphic File Type and Formats

for Production

Vector Format – File Type

Encapsulated Postscript eps

Adobe Illustrator ai

Corel Draw cdr Files with text paths should be converted to outlines. If the text is not converted, all fonts will need to be included.

Bitmap Format – File Type

Adobe Photoshop psd Files should be high resolution 350-400 pixels per inch images, low resolution images do not print properly.

Other Acceptable Formats –

File Type

AutoCAD dwg

AutoCAD dxf Files with fonts should be changed to shapes. All graphics should be provided with no fills and all polylines closed.

*TIFF, GIF, JPEG, BMP, PDF and Word document files are not acceptable production formats. They are not normally

editable for printing. These are useful when sent as a reference or for quoting purposes.

Artwork File Checklist Review before submitting for best results

and to minimize delays in production

Graphics in Vector format

Fonts included

Colors called out

Images are high resolution

Northern Engraving nameplates & decorative trim

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design@norcorp.com

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