This list of Frequently Asked Questions is for Digital Art Submissions. If you require any additional information please feel free to contact us at artdept@imagenetwork.biz

ð Why do you require a printout of our artwork?
ð Do you have this font?
ð Can you use artwork from our website?
ð At what resolution or dpi should I save my file?
ð What size should I save my file?
ð What is "Camera Ready" Art?
ð Spot Colors
ð What's the difference between a Vector and a Rastor file?
ð What file format do you prefer?


Why do you require a Printout of our artwork?
For all digital files, it is essential that a laser print for the art on disk be provided, showing the composite image and color breaks. A color print is also strongly recommended. Some-times Mac files do not convert correctly to PC.

We are not responsible for mistakes if
we do not have a printout to compare the file to.

For high end photographic work, a reference image is essential, be it an original slide, color proof or offset. We recommend you use PMS numbers for color names. Even though the generic "red" that the software gives you might look fine on your monitor, all monitors look different, so using a standard way to designate colors, like the Pantone Matching System, is essential. Use the coated colors if possible.

Be sure to check the current PMS book for color accuracy as the on-screen versions are often misleading. Make sure the PMS book you are using is up to date. Many of the older books, even one or two years old, can be faded and will not represent the true color.
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Do you have this font?
Many times artwork is submitted to us with text already in the design. Sometimes we do not have the font you may be using in your design. As a result our computers may throw off your layout by substituting a font that does not look the same. As a precaution please convert all text to curves in Corel Draw, or outlines in Illustrator. Please include a copy of all the fonts used in your image with the artwork itself when possible.
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Can you use artwork from our Website?
No. Graphics on the internet are compressed and saved at a very low resolution for quick download times. While they may look fine on your monitor they are not ideal for printing of any kind.
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At what resolution or dpi should I save my file?
ð For Most Files:
For our needs we prefer images to be saved at 600 dots per inch (dpi) to size. This ensures that we will be able to separate it effectively.
***Please note that simply increasing an art file's size to 600 dpi from a lower dpi will decrease the clarity of the artwork (similar to enlarging a very small image on a copier to a really big size).

ð For Four Color Process Separations:
If you have Process separations of your artwork save them at 150 dpi to size.
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What size should I save my file?
We encourage you to submit your artwork at actual size. This ensures the safety of your logo when it comes to printing. If we have to enlarge your image it may become tainted and distorted. Please consult with one of our Sales Reps if there are any questions.
***Note: Make sure that your artwork will fit on the smallest size garment it is printing on.

Quick Reference Guidelines for Standard Sizes

	• Full Front / Full Back
	mm• ADULT SIZES
	mmmm• Between 10” to 12” wide
	mmmm• Any height up to 14”
	mm• YOUTH SIZES
	mmmm• Maximum 9” wide x 11” high
	• Left Chest
	mm• 2.5” to 4” wide (4” maximum)
	• Sleeve
	mm• Up to 3.25” wide

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What is "Camera Ready" Art?
Camera Ready Art is artwork that has been separated into its individual colors. It is something that we can immediately use without any adjustments. Generally these individual colors do not overlap each other. Instead they print seamlessly next to each other in what is referred to in the industry as "butt-to-butt" registration.
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Spot Colors
The vast majority of the artwork we separate is done with what is called "spot colors". These spot colors are flat areas of the artwork that are separated into individual screens for each color of the design. Spot colors don’t overlap, but together combine to make up the complete design.
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What's the difference between a Vector and a Rastor file?
Vector files are made up of curved objects. These curved objects can be shrunk or enlarged without any decrease in image quality. Vector files are best for flat, graphic designs. The best example of this would be a company logo.

m• Programs that use vectors:
mmm• Corel Draw
mmm• Adobe Illustrator
mmm• Macromedia Freehand

Rastor files are made up of thousands of individual dots or "pixels". Each pixel helps to make up the image like a photograph. A Rastor file is saved at a specific "resolution" or dpi (dots per inch). The higher the resolution, the more dots and the clearer an image will be. Examples of Rastor images are scanned photographs, or graphics on the internet.

m• Programs that use Rastor files:
mmm• Adobe Photoshop
mmm• Corel Photopaint
mmm• Jasc Paintshop Pro

File extensions commonly used with Rastor files include: .tif, .bmp, and .psd.
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What file format do you prefer?
In almost all cases we prefer the artwork be saved in a vector format.
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