Overview of Digital Artwork Specs
Accepted File Types
Submitting Work
Email
An OVERVIEW of Digital Artwork,
File Transfer, and Vital Stats TRANSFER
Digital artwork for engraving can be quickly transferred from your or your client’s computer to BEC via the Internet. Because the file size is typically small, electronic transfer via the Internet is an inexpensive and reliable alternative to shipping files, film or artwork. With modest planning and a little practice, turnaround for an order can be reduced by hours or even days. Additionally, files that require changes or updating can be revised quickly and easily—prior to imaging.
E-mail, like most things, is not a constant. At best it can be almost instantaneous. However, during periods of increased amounts of traffic (usage, data and other e-mail) transfers can take hours. A faxed order form and hardcopy will alert the computer staff of the incoming email.
Our graphics department is equipped with Macintosh computers capable of cross-platforming. Film is output at 2540 dpi and has a maximum image width of 18.0".
ACCEPTED FILE TYPES
 = Macintosh /  = Windows/DOS
SUBMITTING WORK
- Save your file[s] in one of the recommended file types.
- E-mail file[s] or ship disk (3.5, zip100, CD, DVD).
- Fax or include an order form and hard copy (or press sheet if registration is needed).
- Include only the image[s] required for engraving.
- Make sure artwork is 100% black and white, no grey or color tones.
- Images should be 100% scale to size and right reading. Note if different.
- Include all fonts and support files.
- Vector art is recommended for the cleanest artwork.
- Scanned artwork must be at 1800-2540 dpi @ 100% final size, B/W bitmap tiff.
- Engravings that register to printing must provide a press sheet to ensure a close fit.
Brass, Aluminum, and Steel Dies
- Files must be in Vector format.
- Remove all masks and compound paths.
- All text must be converted to outlines.
- Each shape must be closed and filled.
EMAIL
- Place all files needed into a folder.
- Create an archive by compressing the folder using Stuffit [.sit] or WinZip [.zip].
- Attach the archive to an email and address to: art@beaverengraving.com.
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