Excelsior Graphics is happy to accept the following file formats for your job:

  • Quark Xpress version 4 and 5.0, Adobe InDesign, version 2.1, Adobe Illustrator up to version 9, Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and Corel Draw. We also accept EPS, TIFF, and JPG files in the correct resolution of 300dpi or better.
  • The following instructions can help ensure that your files output correctly and quickly.
    For Quark Xpress, and Adobe InDesign files: Collect all files for output, send all picture files and fonts with quark file. MAC USERS – be sure to include both the screen and printer fonts for all PostScript fonts. WINDOWS USERS be sure to include the .PDFM and .PFB files for your PostScript fonts. Be sure all picture files are linked in your document prior to sending.
  • For Macromedia Freehand files: Be sure and convert all text to path especially if work is prepared on a PC. Please include native freehand file along with your freehand EPS files.
  • All Tiff & JPG files used in any document should be no less then 300 dpi in order to assure proper print quality. If you are unsure, please send the native PSD files along with your tiff or jpg image.
  • All images that are used in 4 color process should be converted to CMYK prior to sending.
  • All Pantone colors should be specified by corresponding number.
  • EPS or TIFF images that contain a clipping path should have the flatness setting blank (not zero or a number)
  • Please notify us if you are using pixel images with non-CMYK inks in them. This includes duotones, tritons, quadtones, etc. as well as Hi-Fi and Hexachrome separations.

Note: To insure that your files will print properly, print out your files first in separation mode on your printer and include printouts or PDF’s with your job.

Thank you,

The Production Team at Excelsior Graphics.