1. What are the preferred software programs for large format prints?
2. What resolution do my images need to be for large format printing?
3. What should I include when I send in a file for large format prints?
4. Can Crest Graphics make a large format print from my PhotoShop file?
5. Can Crest Graphics match my Pantone colors on the inkjet printers?
6. I have created my files in Microsoft Word. Can large format prints be made from it?
7. Can I submit my file via e-mail?
8. Will Crest Graphics make corrections to my file for me?

1. What are the preferred software programs for large format prints?
QuarkXPress, CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, PageMaker, Freehand, PhotoShop, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MS Publisher and most other professional packages

2. What resolution do my images need to be for large format printing?
150 ppi (pixels per inch) at the final output size. Increasing the resolution beyond 150 ppi at final output size will not enhance the quality of your image, it will only make your file size larger making it more difficult to manage and take longer to process.

Vector based graphics & text (Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, QuarkXPress, and PageMaker) are scaleable to any size as they are.

3. What should I include when I send in a file for large format prints?
You should include the original file, plus all fonts or placed images used in the presentation. Also include a hardcopy proof.

4. Can Crest Graphics make a large format print from my PhotoShop file?
Yes. Image files should be saved as CMYK at 150 dpi at final print size.

5. Can Crest Graphics match my Pantone colors on the inkjet printers?
Our inkjet printers are CMYK devices and cannot guarantee exact Pantone matching. If color is critical, we can provide you with sample color swatches of variations on the required colors. This will allow you to choose the "best match".

6. I have created my files in Microsoft Word. Can large format prints be made from it?
Word processing and spreadsheet applications adjust margins and graphics based on printer description and are not recommended for print production. If files are created in these types of applications, a hard copy is required when submitting your order, and additional charges for reformatting could be incurred. For best results, we recommend creating your file in one of the applications listed under supported software.

7. Can I submit my file via e-mail?
Yes, files can be submitted via email, although we would greatly prefer you using our Electronic Work Order feature. Always include your name, phone number, company name and billing/delivery instructions on your e-mail requests.

8. Will Crest Graphics make corrections to my file for me?
Crest Graphics does not make corrections to any file sent in for production without direction from the client. All files submitted for production are processed "as-is" unless other instructions have been agreed upon between Crest Graphics and the customer.