File Preparation for Submitting Art on Disk Essential elements: Please include an actual size output of your file to help ensure that we complete your job accurately. For Freehand files, remember to send your original art file as well as the EPS files in case modifications are necessary. For Pagemaker files, if all art files are not sent with the job, remember to link them in your document. Be sure to include bleed of at least 1/8 of an inch. Fonts: Please include all fonts, both the Printer and Screen fonts for all files used in the job. If you need fonts to be bold or italic, please do not use the style menu. Instead select the correct font from the font family desired. (Examples: Helvetica Bold, Helvetica Oblique, etc.) Please avoid using True Type Fonts if possible. Other: Please remove from your disk any old versions of your document or any other files that are not essential to the output of your file. If you must send a disk with other files on it, please put all files to be output in a folder that is clearly labeled. Formats and Applications: Presently we support the following applications: Macintosh IBM Compatible Adobe Illustrator 7.0 Adobe Pagemaker 6.5 Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Adobe Dimensions 3.0 Adobe Acrobat 3.0 Macromedia Freehand 7.0 Quark Xpress 3.3 / 4.0 Canvas 5.0 Corel Draw 8.0 Adobe Pagemaker 6.5 If you are utilizing another application, please call to verify its' acceptability. Media: If possible, please send files on the following digital media. 3.5" disk. Syquest cartridge - 44mb, 88mb or 200 mb. 100 mb Zip cartridge. CD ROM If you have any questions or comments regarding these guidelines, please feel free to contact your Sales Person or Customer Service Representative. Send art as an attached file on your e-mail to: art@apcci.com Data File Specifications Data on IBM formatted disk is preferred, (3.5 floppy, ZIP disk, & CD-ROM) Disk must be labeled with filename(s), job name, and card description and/or denomination. Please limit the number of disks to avoid confusion. Please limit the number of files. A few large files are preferred to many small files. Excel or ASCII text format required. Carriage Return delimited. A complete file description is essential to ensure unnecessary delays in processing. The file description should include: Filename. Associated card and/or denomination. Complete and accurate description of all data fields. Number of records in the file. Processing templates are necessary to ensure proper placement of all processing information. They can be in one of several forms: Photocopy of completed card showing data field positioning. Data fields shown during artwork proofing process. Template of packaging requirements with windows, etc.