If teh current resolution is not 300 ppi, then yes you need to do it over again.
To convert to CMYK, check out the Image -> Mode menu
The best would be to get a profile from the printer
I’d just add that if the image size is not at final output size and 300 dpi you need to start over, but if the ratio is larger you’re okay.
Say you designed 8.5 x 11 image size at 150 dpi. You can "fake" change the dpi to 300, but you are loosing image quality.
Say you designed at a smaller size ratio but higher dpi, 4.25 x 5.5 at 2400 dpi for example, you can easily increase the size and lower the dpi proprotionately without loosing quality.
what exactly do you mean by profile from the printer?? do you mean file setup profile, what they require?
if so:
All of the following guidelines must be met in order for you order to be processed.
1- Files must be EXACTLY the right size. Choose the flyer size from the price list or the template and design at EXACTLY this size. For example a business cards should be set up EXACLTY as 3.625 x 2.125; a quarter page flyer should be set up EXACTLY as 4.25 x 5.5 etc
2- DO NOT set up your design on a larger canvas size. For example some people start off with a sheet or canvas of 8.5 x 11 and then center their design in the middle. This is not correct.
3- DO NOT set the front and back of your flyer on the same sheet. They should be set up as two different files.
4- DO NOT name your flyer as just frontor back We receive hundreds of files and if they are all labeled generically it could cause confusion. Choose a file name that describes your flyer. For example, if your flyer is for a happy hour promotion, you could name your flyer like this: happy_hour_front and happy_hour_back
5- The resolution or quality of your image must be a minimum of 300 d.p.i. If the resolution is lower we will NOT process the order because the print quality will be affected.
6- Do not put crop marks (the lines where you are telling us where to cut) on your file. We have our own templates and we will cut as close as 1/16 as possible
7- Leave your text and other important graphics such as logos a absolute minimum of 1/8 from the edge of your flyer. It is highly recommended that you leave more than this for a nice clean look after your job is cut. The machine will cut off usually anywhere from 1/16 to 1/8 off of each side.
8- We do not print with a white border around your flyer UNLESS you design it this way. You should extend the background of your design all the way to edge of your design so that no white shows. However, as stated in #7 above, leave the text and other important graphics a minimum of 1/8 for the edge of your design.
9- Do not put a thin frame around your design. Because of the way the jobs are cut it is very difficult to cut thin frames very precisely and the finished product can come out looking unevenly cut. If you do choose to add a frame, the thicker you make it, the better. It should be at least a1/2 thick.
10- Files should be converted to CMYK color mode. When you convert RGB files to CMYK sometimes you notice that colors change a shade and or get a little bit darker. In particular blues change the most. Blues have a tendency to turn purplish.
11- Illustrator files should be flattened to one layer. All fonts should be converted to outlines. File needs to be saved as a version 10 or older. Files should be saved as an eps. Please do not send .ai files.
12- Acceptable file formats are jpeg, tiff, pdf and eps.
Sounds to me like you have a lot of learning to do before you understand what is going on.
I meant the ICC colour profile for their press.
WHich they don’t mention…so make sure you ask for a proof before getting the whole job done.
yes in deed, I have alot to learn. how good is the PS7 for dummies book. I was really considering picking it up. I wanna learn but at the same time i need to get these flyers out ASAP to promote my business
i need to get these flyers out ASAP to promote my business
Use a professional designer to create the flyers for you, there is a lot to learn in the production of print ready materials and making a mess of it will reflect badly on your business.
Get a copy of Real World Photoshop and work through it at your leisure. Rushing to get something finished is not the time to be learning new skills.
very true.
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