File Preparation
Vinyl Decals — File Preparation
To ensure accurate printing and sizing, vinyl decal files must be prepared at final output size.
How to Prepare Your File:
- Set your document canvas to the exact final print size.
Example: A 24 × 36 inch decal must have a canvas size of 24 × 36 inches.
- Set the document resolution to 300 DPI.
- Ensure all artwork fits within the canvas and does not extend beyond the intended print area.
- Save and submit your file in an approved format (PDF, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop).
Kiss Cut Stickers — File Preparation
Kiss cut stickers require specific formatting to ensure proper cutting.
How to Prepare Your File:
- Create your design using Adobe Illustrator.
- Use one sticker design per artboard.
* Multiple designs must be placed on separate artboards.
- Add a stroke line to indicate where the kiss cut should occur.
*The stroke should clearly outline the desired cut path.
- Ensure the artwork and cut line are properly aligned.
- Save and submit the final Illustrator file.
Mounted Jobs — File Preparation
Mounted jobs must meet size and submission requirements before mounting can occur.
How to Prepare Your File:
- The poster must be printed by the student prior to submission.
- The maximum allowable size is 24 × 36 inches.
- Ensure the printed poster is clean, flat, and free of damage before submitting for mounting.
If you are unsure whether your file meets these requirements, please request a consultation before submitting your print request.
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