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GRAPHIC & PRINT GUIDELINES

FILE PREPARATION COLOR
PRODUCT TEMPLATES - SHOWDOWNDISPLAYS.COM COLOR POLICY
Graphic templates can be found in the "Templates/Specs" All of our products are printed CMYK (process color). If your artwork
tab on each product page of our website. Graphic requires a specific color, please request a test grid (see below).
dimensions are subject to change without notice.
WE CANNOT GUARANTEE COLOR MATCHING.
REQUIREMENTS TEST GRID*
Documents must be print-ready and submitted at 100% final size, If you are concerned about a specific color, we suggest ordering a
with no additional manipulation necessary; additional charges may test grid. Test Grids are printed samples of your requested PMS (spot)
apply if these terms are not met. Before submitting artwork, convert color and its surrounding color family (e.g. reds, blues, etc.) Using
all text to outlines, paths or curves to ensure exact duplication of type process colors, we will replicate the PMS color within the processes
style. Alterations to submitted artwork will result in a necessary proof capability. Please state on your purchase order that you are requesting
approval, which may delay production time. We reserve the right to a test grid and the specific PMS color(s) you are trying to achieve.
delay or reject any order based on the quality of the artwork received.
CMYK Process Test Grid Example
We also reserve the right to make slight alterations to your file to
adapt to our printing process. Some thin lines or small shapes
may not reproduce at the size or thickness submitted. Multicolor
close-registration prints are not available on all products.
Your selected color
Please see page 208 for specific information relating to each print method.
ARTWORK SUBMISSION & PROOFING
UPLOADING ARTWORK MATCH PRINT*
For the fastest and most efficient artwork processing, A match print is a ¼ scale print of an entire art file. This is the most
please submit art via our website:
accurate way to represent an entire printed piece, since it will
https://www.showdowndisplays.com/artwork mimic the color and appearance of the piece as a whole, excluding
any finishing. Please state on your purchase order that you are
You must have an account and be logged in. Our factory will not be held
responsible for any server malfunction that affects the receipt of your files. requesting a match print so it will be recorded on your order.
ELECTRONIC PROOFS TEST STRIPS*
Proofs are provided electronically in PDF format. These depict For the most detailed Test Strip Example
a low-resolution representation of the final product and should representation of full-size print
not be used for final color output or image resolution. Additional quality and image resolution, An 8" x 20" cross
proofs may incur a proof revision charge of $10.00(G) each, plus we recommend requesting a section of your actual
additional design time. Proof approvals must be submitted via test strip. An 8" x 20" section artwork printed at
our online proofing system before production will begin. of the art is printed at 100%. 100% print size.
All proof approvals received after 12:00 p.m. Central will be Please state on your purchase
counted as received on the next business day. Production order that you are requesting a
time begins after the final proof approval is received. test strip, including portion of
art you would like to see, so it
GRAPHIC DETAILS will be recorded on your order.
ERRORS *The first test grid, match print or
We will not be held responsible for errors resulting from test strip is available at no charge
copy that was received or approved incorrectly. (customer to pay freight). Each
additional test grid, match print
TYPESETTING or test strip is $20.00(G) plus
Our normal art setup fee includes up to three lines of copy. If a specific
font is required, the name of that font must be noted on your purchase freight, expedited charges apply.
order. If we do not have the desired font, the type will be re-set using a
standard font or one that matches the desired font as closely as possible.

CHANGE OF COPY CHARGE
Whether for a new or repeat order, any request for an addition,
deletion or change to the copy in a vector artwork file will
result in an $10.00(G) Change of Copy Charge.
REPEAT ORDERS
There are no setup fees for exact repeat orders placed within two COLOR ACCURACY
years of original order. Any artwork older than two years must be Our customers deserve the highest-
resubmitted. Proof approvals are required on all repeat orders. quality prints and most consistent,
accurate color possible. As a G7 Master
***ARTWORK THAT HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY
CANNOT BE CONSIDERED FOR A REPEAT ORDER*** Qualified printer, we provide industry-
leading color accuracy throughout our
printing and production processes.

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