What resolution should I prepare artwork at?

As a general rule, scanned images should have a dpi (dots per inch) of 1.5 to 2.0 times the output line screen. For example, an image that you plan to print using a 150-line screen should have a resolution of 300 dpi. Photographic images should be provided in a CMYK colour-space. Do not provide artwork in a RGB colour-space.

For FreeHand files, be sure to include the original FreeHand document along with the EPS file, in case we need to troubleshoot, edit or trap the file.

Line art should be provided at a much higher resolution. As a guide, about 1200 dpi is generally sufficient.

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