We recommend the use of these programs for artwork creation and processing:

Please be aware of possible errors in processing artwork made with these programs:

Quark:
All text and graphics should be in the CMYK color mode, all graphics at 100%. After placing each graphic into the document, do not change the graphic's name. Place all fonts in a folder named "fonts", within the original folder. In Quark, use the Collect for Output function to automate the process.


Illustrator:
Make sure colors are defined as either spot or CMYK depending on the intended final print. Convert all text to curves/outlines to avoid font problems. As with a layout program, placed images must be sent along with the Illustrator file and should be properly sized and cropped in the originating program prior to placement.

To assure the best quality please check the following:

We use Photoshop to edit and correct all photographic images and complex illustrations. With all submitted work, images should be sized and cropped to final size. When scanning a photo, please scan at 300 DPI and at the actual size. After scanning, convert image to CMYK color mode. Save all scanned images to TIFF or JPG formats. Changing the resolution of an image - for example, 72dpi to 300dpi will not improve the appearance of the file for printing. Original artwork is recommended in 300dpi for printing. Please send PSD layered files if modification is required.

InDesign is our graphic department's alternate layout software. All placed images should be sized at 100%, not enlarged or reduced in the layout, and original image files must be provided with the layout document. Convert all text to curves/outlines to avoid font problems or place all fonts in a folder named "fonts", within the original folder.