Pre-production Prototypes:

For a fee (normally $75, although specific pricing may vary depending on the complexity of your project), SpeedBinder will produce a pre-production prototype of your imprinted binder design. If you require exact color matching, you MUST purchase a pre-production prototype!

Color Matching :

SpeedBinder will make every effort to ensure accurate color for your order. However some color variation is a natural and unavoidable part of the various manufacturing and printing processes we use. Additionally, due to changes in process and chemistry, at times re-orders will appear slightly different from previous orders. While we use our best care to prevent such situations, they are not always avoidable. SpeedBinder can not be held responsible for minor color variations.

Software:

Our pre-press work is done on a PC platform, and our preferred graphics program is Adobe Illustrator CS4.

SpeedBinder also accepts files from the following software packages:

• Microsoft Publisher 2000
• Adobe Photoshop CS4
• Adobe InDesign CS4

If you do not have any of these packages available, call the SpeedBinder art department at 888 338 0924. We can discuss what you have available, and determine a way of transmitting your artwork to us.

Logos:

Many times, we find that customers have their company logo files available in lower resolution, "bitmap" files. Examples are "gif" or "jpg" files. Sometimes these logos work fine, but often they are designed for web use. As a result, they can appear very "grainy" when silk-screened onto your binders.

Most companies have higher resolution logos available from their marketing departments. Check with your marketing department to see if they have logo artwork available in "EPS" or "Illustrator" format.

File Preparation:

If sending Adobe Illustrator files, convert all text to paths first. For files from other packages, convert text to paths, export an EPS file (if possible) and also include the file in the native format from your software. If you have the ability to produce a PDF file for proofing, send that as well.

File Packaging:

If sending multiple files, it is generally best to package them together. We can accept either "Zip" files or "StuffIt" files. Be sure to include all embedded graphics files (logos, etc) with your package.

Ink Colors:

SpeedBinder will custom blend the ink for your project. We are able to match most PMS color specifications. We are generally able to match the colors you are looking for, however some colors and color combinations can be difficult. Additional charges will occur if you require an absolute exact color match.

Large Coverage Areas:

SpeedBinder's pricing is based on typical ink coverage areas. Additional charges will occur if your artwork includes large solids or large coverage areas (in excess of 25% of the overall area).

Minimum Type Size:

Depending on the particular font, type sizes smaller than 8 point tend to run together. Try to keep your fonts as large and bold as possible.

Minimum Line Weight:

Line weights below 1 point may not be visible on the final output.

Rivets:

Art must be kept 1/4" away from the center of rivets. Standard rivet heads are 5/16" in diameter.