a thing that printers like especialy with logos and alot of graphics, is
where possible do them in vector files if you can. they can scale them
as much as they like with no image quality loss.

if its a simple two or three colour design or whatever, and conversion
to vector is easy, quick and simple.... the printers will not do it.
atleast... the three ive had to deal with didnt. i had to di it. then
they wanted the images in pantone as well... along with bells, whistles
and cherries on top.



-----Original Message-----
From: David L. Semans [mailto:dsemans(at)linkny.com]
Sent: 10 August 2000 15:44
To: hwg-graphics(at)hwg.org
Subject: RE: Graphics for print


Limited experience in print apps, but here goes.
1. Keep your resolution high.  At least 300 dpi, but higher if possible
-
you will be able to scale down later if need be.
2.  Talk _directly_ to the printer.  Chances are your client won't know
enough about printing to tell you the info you need.
3.  tiffs are popular on Mac's, but be ready to use something slightly
different.  Access to a Mac might be helpful to preview the files if you
are
doing the work on a PC.  You never know what the file might look like.
Better to be safe than sorry.
Hope that helps!
David L. Semans

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