ArtworkSpecifications
Artwork
High-resolution Files should be placed into layouts (rather than low resolution positionals).
All fonts should be either supplied with the artwork or converted to paths (Outlines). Please supply both screen and printer fonts and note that embedded fonts must also be supplied.
All Objects must have overprint turned off.
If supplying art via email or ftp please zip or stuff all art into one single file and name appropriately (eg. Cheesebiscuitbillboard.zip - not billboard.zip).
If you have any queries or problems regarding artwork please email Prepress at prepress@cactusimaging.com.au
MEDIA DELIVERY
We accept artwork via Email, FTP, Quickcut, CD or DVD.
FTP: Zip and Upload art to http://ftp.cactusimaging.com.au (ask your Sales Manager for a username & password)
Quickcut: Export file via quickcut to PUBLISHER: Cactus, and choose the appropriate media type, style and size.
Email: Zip and Send art to your Sales Manager and Client Services Dept Representative.
CD or DVD: Burn all files to disk and deliver to:
Cactus Imaging (Attn: Sales) 12 Rachael Cl, Silverwater, NSW 2128
After supply of artwork please email your Sales or Client Services Representative with all the details of your job.
Software
We accept: Indesign CS5.5
Illustrator CS5.5
Photoshop CS5
QuarkXpress 7
Hi Res PDF, TIFF, EPS
Colour
Please ensure that all art is supplied as CMYK and that you provide a colour accurate proof with your artwork and inform us of any PMS colours that require matching.
Resolution
Large Format Outdoor
Small:
Please supply at 300dpi at 1/10th of final size (anything smaller than a supersite).
Large:
Please supply at 180dpi at 1/10th of final size (supersites and above).
Large Format Internal
Internal Retail:
Please supply at 300dpi at 1/4 of final size.
Street Furniture:
Please supply at 100dpi at full size.
