File Specs

The information will help you in preparing your files for the best possible printing quality at Raven Print & Marketing.

File Types
We accept most modern graphics formats. However, we work fastest with a print-ready PDF file. Some artwork charges may apply to accepting artwork in other formats. Artwork is billed at the rate of $95 per hour.

Basic Instructions
Make sure you are using high resolution artwork for anything you want us to print. Low-res art is fine for a web page or email broadcast if you are doing a multi-channel campaign. When you bring us your file(s) also try to bring copies of your fonts and a printed sample of how the document should look. Make PDF files whenever possible.

Common File Templates
Ensure that your design will work through the production process by downloading our provided templates for use during the design phase of your projects.

Creating PDFs from Various Applications
Once your art is prepared in the native application, using the right settings to export your pdf is crucial! Don't spend time trying to figure out the proper settings. click on this link to take you view how to create them properly with the most common applications used for print projects. Click on the Application Icons on the left of the page to view some simple instructions on how to create your PDFs successfully for print.

Advanced Tips for Professionals
The following tips are intended for graphics professionals: Embed fonts, convert text to outlines, don’t use trapping, avoid transparency in front of spot colors, generate PDF 1.4 files when possible.