To ensure the smooth and timely production of your project please follow these guidelines. Submitted artwork that does not follow our guidelines may result in additional charges.

GENERAL GUIDELINES
Acceptable file applications
- Photoshop CS3 or earlier
- Illustrator CS3 or earlier
- InDesign CS3 or earlier

We DO NOT accept files submitted in Quark Xpress
Please do not separate the designs panel by panel (create all panels as one document). All files for print must be submitted at actual size or an acceptable proportion (half-scale or quarter-scale).
A minimum of 1/2" bleed on all sides should be included in all submitted files. This is imperative for all mounted graphics. Failure to include bleed may delay production. Whenever possible please include a low res JPEG or PDF for proofing.

PHOTOSHOP GUIDELINES
This is the preferred application for supplying high resolution raster images. All submitted Photoshop files should be in CMYK mode and sized to 100% (full scale) at 100-150 ppi (pixels per inch), or half -scale at 200-300 ppi. The artwork should be flattened and saved as a tiff file with LZW compression (this option appears in the tiff options window after you click the save button in the save window). Flattening the file will rasterize any text or vector elements, so that should be the final step before saving the print-ready artwork. Please include the file extension in the name.
When preparing images in Photoshop, please keep in mind that increasing an image's resolution will not improve image quality and enlarging an image can result in pixelation. The
less an image is interpolated, the better. When increasing an image's resolution it is better to raise it to 100 ppi instead of 150. An image re-sampled from 50 ppi will not look any better at 150 ppi than it will at 100 ppi. The 150 ppi standard should only be used when decreasing resolution. Scanned images can become grainy when enlarged. Images previously saved as a jpeg may contain artifacts that will magnify when the image is enlarged.

ILLUSTRATOR GUIDELINES
This is the preferred application for supplying layouts and vector art with maximum compatibility and flexibility. All Illustrator files MUST be supplied in CMYK mode with all text converted into outlines. The file should be at full-scale with the artboard set up to the appropriate size and all printable objects within the artboard. For extremely large layouts over 15 feet (180 inches) half-scale or quarter-scale are also acceptable. To keep the file size down, all raster images in the document should be linked tiff files (NOT EMBEDDED) and created to the above Photoshop specifications, and the file should be saved as an Illustrator file (.ai) with "Use Compression" checked and "Create PDF Compatible File" unchecked. The files for all placed artwork used in the document must be provided. Please include the file extension in the name.

INDESIGN GUIDELINES
All InDesign files MUST be supplied in CMYK mode with all text converted into outlines. The file should be at full-scale, but for extremely large layouts over 15 feet (180 inches) half-scale or quarter-scale are also acceptable. All raster images in the document should be linked tiff files (NOT EMBEDDED) and created to the above Photoshop specifications. The files for all placed artwork used in the document must be provided. Please include the file extension in the name.

PDF Files
Documents created in Illustrator or InDesign may be submitted as PDF files as long as all of the above guidelines have been followed. PDF files should be saved with no down sampling and zip compression. "Compress text and line art" should be selected. No marks should be used. "No Color Conversion" should be selected.

FILE SUBMISSION
Artwork may be submitted on CD or DVD, or uploaded to our FTP site (see attached instructions for FTP submission). If you prefer to use your own FTP site please be sure to email us the correct information required to connect to your FTP and include the names of all files to be downloaded. Please check over your files before submission to make sure everything is sized correctly and all support files are included. Artwork improperly prepared may need to be fixed and resubmitted.

COLOR MATCHING
Printing with large-format inkjet printers does not ensure 100% color accuracy. Colors and photos will print approximately 95% accurate. Unlike commercial press printers, we print in CMYK ONLY so our ability to reproduce Pantone colors is limited. Art submissions with specific Pantone Color call outs will automatically be converted to CMYK. If you require any specific color to be matched, please include a match print, or previously printed material such as a brochure, business card, or any printed sample with your desired color. We will make our best effort to match your specified color. Not all Pantones can be matched in CMYK. The final printed color may not exactly match the sample(s) provided. Due to the time involved, there is a charge for color matching. This charge does NOT include proofs.

PROOFING
Proofing for content is the sole responsibility of the client. All files should be checked for spelling or other errors before submission. For your convenience we do offer scaled proofs and actual-size strips prior to final printing for you to review (at an additional cost). This will add 2 (or more) days to your schedule. Any adjustments to color will be subject to additional cost, including any additional proofs that need to be sent out. Web proofs are also available at no additional cost.

GRAPHIC FILE UPLOAD
The ftp address is : ftp://exhibeonline.com/incoming
Using a browser (Internet Explorer on PC only):
Click on the following link or enter it into the browser address line: ftp://exhibeonline.com/incoming Follow the instructions at the top, then drag your files into the "incoming" directory window.

Using FTP client* (Mac or PC):
Create a new connection and enter the following information in the "new connection" dialog box:
Host (or Server): exhibeonline.com
User Name: (leave blank)
Password: (leave blank)
Initial Folder (or Initial Path): incoming
Drag your files into the "incoming" directory window.

Note: Not all FTP clients provide a field for an initial folder. If yours does not, just connect without it then double click on the "incoming" folder in the ftp directory window.

If you do not have an FTP client program on your computer, a free program is available to download for any platform at: http://filezilla-project.org/download.php

*FTP clients include Fetch, Transmit, Filezilla, Core FTP, and CoffeeCup Direct FTP, among others.