Art - art may be supplied in black and white print or electronically. Digital art work is preferred if properly prepared. The best art work depends on the decorating process you are using:
laser engraving: 100% blacks on a white background, vector line art with 100% fills where appropriate or 300 dpi or higher black and white
pad printing: vector art is the best, half tones at 300 dpi or higher. Multi color imprints require color separated art: .cdr, .ai, .eps, .pdf
photo engraving: photographs at 300 dpi or higher, the closer to actual size the better, full color or black and white.
laser etching: black & white only, no half tones, vector art preferred
casting dies: same requirements as laser engraving
full color work: high resolution bitmaps, .cpt, .tiff, .jpg, .psd, .bmp, etc. Minimum resolution accepted is 300 dpi. Colored vector art preferred.
Reductions or enlargements are provided at no charge. Our art department can assist you with any touch-up or changes needed at a charge of $ 65.00 per hour with a $ 35.00 minimum. We accept art via e-mail, CD, DVD and memory sticks. A Windows® based PC system with the latest version of CorelDraw® is used. File formats affect the quality of the result; we recommend the following native extensions in the order listed: .cdr (CorelDraw), .eps, .ai (Adobe Illustrator), .pdf, .psd (Adobe PhotoShop) .tif, .jpg, .bmp (300 dpi minimum, 600 preferred). All digital art may be sent to: art@soliddimensions.com.
Personalization (laser) - a charge of $ 4.00 will be added per name or set of initials (one line with a 30 character limit) and $ 3.00 per additional line for title, award, position, etc. A typed list of names must be provided or there is a charge of $1.00 per name. Do NOT convert these files to curves and send as a graphic. If there is a specific font you would like used, please specify. E-mail files to: art@soliddimensions.com
Proofs - proofs are available on request. To see your artwork at the actual size and location as it will appear on your finished order, request a paper or digital proof ($ 5.00 per product - 2 WD or less after receipt of artwork). To see the actual product with your artwork on it as it will be completed, request a sample proof ($ 50.00 per product - 7 WD or less after receipt of artwork).
Run Charge - all products in this catalog include a single one color or laser imprint. Additional colors, positions and other processes are also available at additional charges, plus set up if applicable. See Decorating Methods for details. Catalog minimums apply.
Set Up Charge - a set up charge applies for each order with decorating. This includes laser engraving, pad printing, hot stamping, debossing, die casting, sublimation and mylar. Charges apply per position/color/artwork. See Decorating Methods for details. Set up charges for exact repeat orders are N/C within 6 months and are discounted 50% up to one year.
Copy - unless clearly specified on the order, the factory will select the type style, size of copy, position and layout on the product, using their best judgment.
Copy Change - any time your artwork changes during a run of your quantity order, a copy change charge is incurred. The factory bills a set up charge for each change of copy. Please see SET UP.
