How To Provide Files for Printing
Before you start working, please verify that your Color Settings in Photoshop match the following:
For fastest and most accurate printing, please bring your
files to the DISC on external storage media (e.g., USB drive, CD, DVD, Zip drive, iPod, etc.) with the following specifications:
Preferred file format: TIFF
Other accepted formats: PDF, EPS, PPT, DOC, XLS
Layers: Flattened (no layers)
Compression: Uncompressed (e.g., no LZW or JPG compression)
Color mode: RGB or Grayscale preferred; CMYK also accepted
Resolution: minimum 150 ppi (pixels per inch) /maximum
300 ppi
Color profile:
| RGB: |
Adobe RGB (1998) |
| CMYK: |
U.S. Sheetfed Coated v2 |
| Grayscale: |
Gray Gamma 2.2 |
Maximum dimension of shortest side: 35.5" [details]
Print size: 100%
Unsupported File Formats
We do not support the native file formats of Illustrator,
FreeHand, AutoCAD, InDesign, or Quark. However, most of these
programs provide the option to save or export in another format
such as TIFF, PDF, or EPS, which we do support.
Not Recommended
Generally, we do not recommend printing JPG, GIF or any file
with a resolution under 150 ppi. This includes almost anything
taken from the Internet. Such files usually have a resolution
between 72 and 96 ppi (pixels per inch), which is an appropriate range for screen
viewing but not for printing.
If you still have questions about how to supply your file for printing,
please give us a call or drop in to speak with us. We are always
happy to help you!
Contact
Digital Imaging Services Center (DISC) | Room 045, Lower Level, E.S. Bird Library
Phone (315) 443-1398 | Fax: (315) 443-2060 | Email: disc@syr.edu
DISC Staff
