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File Submission Guidelines
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1. The document or page sizes should be the same as the finished size of your printed piece. Do not incorporate bleed into the document size, just extend bleeds outside your page margins. Allow 1/8 inch (.125") bleed on all elements bleeding off the page size.
2. Whenever possible, please send a copy of the artwork as a PDF (Portable Document Format), EPS, or as an Illustrator file. Convert all fonts to outlines or curves whenever possible. If not possible, make sure to include all fonts with your file submission. Also make sure to send both screen and printer fonts.
3. When using an application that uses links, such as QuarkXPress or InDesign, please be sure to include the links (pictures/graphics) and all fonts (screen and printer fonts) with the file when you send it to us.
4. Please use vector artwork whenever possible. All bitmap images should be no less than 300 dpi and at 100% for maximum quality. Scans should be in CMYK or grayscale format.
5. Do not compress graphic files (i.e. LZW, JPEG, etc.). Compressed files can cause problems when processing through prepress systems. If you must compress files so that they will fit on a transport disk, please inform us that you have done so.
6. Make sure all elements that are printing in Spot Ink Colors print on their respective color plate. This can be checked by printing separation proofs instead of composite proofs.
7. Please include a color proof (black and white if color is not used) of your file to ensure the best quality and color match possible.
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FTP Site Instructions | Click for PC | Click for Mac |
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Please send an email to the appropriate location to which your project is being processed, with all instructions and contact information for your project.
For Peoria Plots:
peoriaplots@citybluetech.com
For Moline Plots:
molineplots@citybluetech.com
For Champaign Plots:
champaignplots@citybluetech.com
For St Louis Plots:
stlouisplots@citybluetech.com
PC Instructions:
1. Check to make sure your browser is set to view an FTP folder:
a. Open Internet Explorer
b. Go to "Tools"
c. Select "Internet Options"
d. Click on the "Advanced" tab
e. Under the "Browsing" category, make sure "Enable folder view fr FTP sites" is checked
2. Click the following link or type it into your internet browser:
ftp://www.citybluetechnologies.com/
3. You will receive an error window titled "FTP File Folder Error". Click "OK" to clear the window.
4. Go to "File" in your menu bar.
5. Select "Login As..."
6. Type in the user name and password as follows for the store location to which you are sending the file:
a. Peoria: | ID: peoria | Password: peoria1007 |
b. Moline: | ID: moline | Password: moline1007 |
c. Champaign: | ID: champaign | Password: champaign1007 |
d. St Louis: | ID: stlouis | Password: stlouis1007 |
7. Drag and drop the files you wish to send.
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Macintosh Instructions:
1. If you do not have a FTP client, you must use a FTP client in order to access our FTP site using a Mac.
2. You can get a free FTP client program at:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/interent_utilities/cyberduck.html
3. Use the following information in the client to log onto our FTP site:
www.citybluetechnologies.com
4. Type in the user name and password as follows for the store location to which you are sending the file:
a. Peoria: | ID: peoria | Password: peoria1007 |
b. Moline: | ID: moline | Password: moline1007 |
c. Champaign: | ID: champaign | Password: champaign1007 |
d. St Louis: | ID: stlouis | Password: stlouis1007 |
7. Drag and drop the files you wish to send.
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