Art Requirements

Layout Please provide a detailed layout indicating imprint location, orientation, copy positioning, typeface, typestyle (caps, bold, italics, type size, etc.) If size and/or position are not specified Garyline will use it's discretion. Any revisions will require a new paper proof $20v.

Straight Line / Curved Copy Up to 4 lines will be typeset at no additional charge. For curved copy add $20v. Customer is responsible for proofreading paper proof. Additional copy will require a minimum art charge of $10(v).

Camera Ready Art We require a high quality black and white original, printed at a minimum of 600 dpi, must be 80% of the actual imprint size. Art must have crisp, sharp edges and needs no further touch up. We cannot use pre-screened / pre-tinted artwork or halftones. Some thin lines, small copy and reverses may not reproduce as submitted and may need to be altered to imprint clearly.

E-mail Requirements

• Digital art can be sent to art@garyline.com
• Digital art for RUSH SERVICE ORDERS can be sent to rushart@garyline.com
• Must meet all the requirements for digital artwork files.
• File sizes over 5MB must be compressed using Stuffit, Winzip or Zipit.
• Must include distributor distributor company name, phone number and purchase order number.
• Must include product number, product color and imprint color.

FTP Artwork Uploads

• Go to www.garyline.com
• Click "Upload Artwork" and follow the instructions.
• Must meet all the requirements for digital artwork files.

Multicolor Imprints All multi-color imprints must be provided camera-ready, color-separated with composite or incur a $50z art charge. Industry standard is 1/16" movement in any direction. FunFoam products allow 1/8 movement. Minimum quantity for 3-color imprint is 3rd catalog column. Minimum for 4-color imprint is 4th column. Exception: Clipboards- minimum quantity for 3-4 color imprint is 2nd catalog column. Multi-color imprint is one side only on cups, mugs and bottles.

4-Color Process We can print 4-color process on some of our products. Color separation charges, minimum quantities and running charges are listed by item. Silkscreens printed at 75 lpi, Pad Prints at 110 lpi. Supply art digitally at 600 dpi in .tiff or .eps format. PMS color match cannot be guaranteed on process printing. Image colors will vary slightly during production runs and on repeat orders.

Artwork Charges Factory reserves the right to determine acceptable art which may vary according to product. Artwork submitted in vector format is recommended. Distributor will be notified if art is unacceptable. Art Dept. time for Artwork Recreation, Excessive Type Setting, Color Separations and Color Trapping is billed at $50z / hour. Changes to paper proofs $20v.

Half-tones - are printed from 55 lpi-75 lpi for silk-screening. Halftones on Pad Printed items must be approved. Line screen may vary per production requirements. Variations in halftones or gradients cannot be guaranteed when printing. Halftones must be sent as digital files created at 600dpi or in vector format. Placed images are not acceptable. Not available for hot stamping or FunFoam. Half-tone images will require $.05v additional running charges on most items; $.10v on clipboards and stadium cushions. Tapered Products - Imprint may distort on tapered products such as cups, mugs, megaphones, funnels and XB36.

Artwork Transfers - artwork cannot be transferred from one distributor to another without written permission from the original distributor.

Artwork Returns - Artwork will not be returned unless requested in writing and invoice is paid. Distributor is responsible for shipping cost.

Use of Logos - The Purchaser must indemnify Garyline of any liability arising out of or relating to any actual or alleged infringement of trademark, copyright, service mark etc.

Digital Artwork Files Acceptable Programs & Requirements

• ILLUSTRATOR: "Create outlines" on all fonts. All placed images must be included in b&w and created at a minimum of 600dpi. Placed images in color are unacceptable. .Ai and .eps are acceptable file formats.
• PHOTOSHOP: B&W raster art must be created at a minimum of 600dpi. Scanned halftones are unacceptable. Multicolor raster art is not recommended but will only be accepted if sent color separated and created at a minimum of 600dpi. .Tiff and .eps are acceptable file formats.
• FREEHAND: All fonts must "convert to paths". All placed images must be included in b&w and created at a minimum of 600dpi. Placed images in color are unacceptable. .Eps is the acceptable file format.
• COREL DRAW: Change all fonts to curves. All placed images must be included in b&w and created at a minimum of 600dpi. Placed images in color are unacceptable. .Ai is the acceptable file format.

We do not accept page layout programs such as MS Word or Pagemaker. File formats such as .doc, .pub, .vcf, .exe and .dat are unacceptable. Acceptable File Storage: 100 or 250 Zip disk, CD or DVD.