• ALL FILES CHECKED

  • NO FILES TO PRINT UNLESS CORRECT 

  • ALL PRODUCTION IN-HOUSE

  • 1440dpi QUALITY  

  • ARTWORK FROM MOST APPLICATIONS  

 

We check all the files supplied to make sure that all are correct in their construction and that they will reproduce to the required quality. No files will be sent to print that will not print to acceptable standards.

 

All graphics production is carried out in-house using the latest digital imaging and printing equipment, producing stunning pop up display and banner stand graphics at up to 1440 dpi resolution rather than lower quality 600 dpi prints on offer from some suppliers.


Artwork is acceptable from most Apple Mac or PC applications. We can prepare artwork on your behalf including any required scanning or proofing that you may require to your design or layout starting from as little as £50.

 

Pop up Display Graphics and Banner stand graphics are printed onto Opal Jet display material supplied laminated with a matt finish and scuff resistant film for great durability and quality. If you would like to see a sample of a pop up display stand or banner stand print, just call and we will be happy to send a free swatch to you.
 
We cater for most types of large format print, exhibition, external and internal graphics. Just call for an obligation free quote!  

 

Preparing Your Artwork

In order to get the best possible result from your pop up display stand, banner stand or modular exhibition display stand, there are a few guidelines to follow when creating your artwork. If you have any other queries please just call.

 

1. Save colours as CMYK

Our wide format ink-jet printers all use CMYK colour to output. If your design work includes Pantones, RGB colours or Duotones we strongly recommend converting these colours to CMYK for optimum results and colour matching.

 

2. Document Sizes & Resolutions

We suggest setting your artwork at the following sizes and minimum resolutions * 100% size at 150 dpi * 50% size at 300 dpi * 25% size at 600 dpi 


3. Fonts

Please either include or embed all fonts when sending your artwork. In the case of TIFF or JPEG files fonts will not be required

 

4. Scans

All your scans should be high resolution and saved as CMYK colour. If possible we suggest keeping scans to a minimum of 150 dpi finished size. If you are supplying artwork, we can accept hard copy for scanning from original photographs, negatives, transparencies or 35mm slides.

 

5. Proofs

If supplying your own popup display artwork we suggest sending either a hard copy colour proof or an Adobe PDF with your artwork. If you choose to use us for your design preparation we will supply proofs either by hard copy or via email as an Adobe PDF document. If you require a set of reduced size colour proofs before we run to print your popup display graphics we can organise this at a small cost.

Supported Artwork Formats

  • Quark XPress

  • Adobe Acrobat (300dpi files)

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Macromedia Freehand

  • Corel Draw

  • TIFF

  • JPEG

  • EPS

  • Call if your artwork format is not listed.  

 

6. Sending Your Files

You can send your artwork in one of three ways * On disk (CD, DVD, Zip (100MB or 250MB) * By email (please either stuff or zip all files before sending) * By uploading to our FTP server - please call and we will provide you with an instruction sheet by fax or email showing you how to use FTP. 

 

FTP works by using your internet connection, if you have a broadband connection files can be uploaded directly to us with no file size limit. Before sending artwork it is always advisable to call and discuss how and when artwork will be sent. When we have received your artwork we will provide an estimated delivery date for your pop up display system. 

Finished document spread sizes are shown on the relevant pages for each popup stand or banner stand system.
 
Files may be set at 100%, 50% or 25% size, you should indicate at what proportion your artwork is set when you send it.
 
There is no need to break apart your artwork into sections for popup display stand graphics, we will do this for you. If you have any queries regarding artwork set up, just call and we’ll be happy to offer any advice.

 

Graphic Design

As well as producing graphics from artwork received from client's agencies, Spoton have a skilled and dedicated in-house graphics design team. Familiar with all forms of graphic production techniques and using the latest Mac & PC technology and software, we can prepare graphics from your design brief. Proofs are supplied to ensure that they meet your requirements. Remember, banners should have a short, sharp message, restricting information to a minimum whilst your exhibition stand should have two clear messages - WHO you are and WHAT you do. People will not stand for hours reading small or boring text. We will advise you on what works best for your graphic requirement. 
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