Specifications for Digital Files

When sending files to Full Color, follow these guidelines to avoid having additional charges added for correcting your files:

• Color Mode: RGB
• Format: JPEG or TIFF
• Platform: Mac or PC
• No LZW Compression
• No 16 bit files
• No Alpha Channels
• No layered Photoshop files
• No RAW or Proprietary Camera File Formats
• File should not exceed 80 MB
• When using digital media, submit the file on a recordable CD or DVD
• If ordering more than one print size, save the file for the largest print size (Prints sizes that differ proportionally from the image file will automatically crop from the center of the file.)
  

Setting Up the Job Folder for Prints From Files Form Orders

1. Create a folder using the order number from the appropriate Full Color order envelope.
2. Archive an original file for backup purposes.
3. Save each file using a three digit sequential number, beginning with 001. (When ordering Digital Proofs, it is not necessary to renumber the files using this sequence.)
4. Full Color will professional color correct files at no charge.

Prints From Files Form

To Create a File for Your Local Printer

1. Save the file as a copy.
2. Optimize the file using the monitor profile created for your local printer.
3. Print on local printer. (Note: Do not send a file saved for your local printer to Full Color. Data lost when optimizing for your local printer may result in poor print quality.)