Print-Ready
service allows
experienced Photoshop users to obtain professional quality
printing at significantly reduced prices. To use our various Print-Ready services, files are prepared and organized so they are ready to print
without further preparation or organization on our part. Print-Ready
files are loaded directly into our print queue without inspection or
intervention.
Due to aggressive pricing on Print-Ready
services, we do not provide instruction or support beyond
the information provided on this page. If you would like to
use Print-Ready services but need further instruction, schedule a
1on1 tutoring session
or request a basic file check -inspection of an incoming
Print-Ready order. First file check: $7.50, additional files: $2.00.
Print-Ready Orders Are:
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1.
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Already edited for color, density, saturation, sharpness, etc. |
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2. |
Cropped to a standard physical print size at 300ppi
* |
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Converted into sRGB color space and tagged |
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Saved as JPEG, #10 Compression * |
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Organized into folders by Print Size & Quantity * |
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Submitted on CD, DVD, via an
Upload Account
or
DigiGraphics Online. |
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Limited to one paper surface (glossy or lustre) per order & per disk
(root
directory, etc.) * |
| 8. |
Prepaid when order is placed |
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*Not required for
DigiGraphics Online Ordering |
Print-Ready Details
1. Editing. Edit files for color,
brightness, and contrast. Dodge, burn and manipulate the image until
it's the way you want. We strongly recommend calibrating your monitor, and ordering a
few 8x10" test prints before running
a large order.
2. Cropping. Each print needs a separate file that has been
cropped to the exact physical print size @ 300ppi. Odd image sizes
can be floated on canvas matching a standard print size (i.e: a
13x19" image floated on 16x20" canvas). When
multiple print sizes are needed from a single file, a cropped file
@300ppi is needed for each individual print size. If a
single image will be printed 4x6", 5x7", and 8x10"... three files
are needed - one for each print size. We recommend including the
print size in the filename of each Print-Ready file,
i.e.: IMG0013_8x10.jpg, IMG0013_5x7.jpg, etc.
3. Color Space. You may edit in any color space you like, but files
submitted for printing must be in sRGB color space and tagged. If
you edit in some other color space, convert to sRGB
before submitting. Prints larger than 10x15" may be submitted in
Adobe98 color space.
4. Save. Save files in JPEG format, using a compression level of 10.
5. Organize files into folders.
Each file is placed in a folder named after the size and quantity of
prints to be made. Files for 1 each 8x10 are placed in a folder
named "1ea 8x10", files for 2 each 8x10 are placed in a folder named
"2ea 8x10" and so on.
6. Submit Order. Submit Print-Ready
orders in person or by mail
on CD, DVD, via
Upload Account, or through
DigiGraphics Online
site.
Print-Ready orders
may not be placed via email.
7. Paper Surface. All prints in an order are printed on the same paper
surface (glossy or lustre). If two surfaces are needed, a second
order on a different CD, DVD, or a separate
Upload Account
upload. The
minimum Print-Ready order charge applies to each individual order ($15.00).
8. PrePay. Print-Ready orders are prepaid when submitted. The minimum
order for Print-Ready service is $15.00. Refunds or Remakes are not
available on Print-Ready services. |
