Art Information
Instructions concerning layout, colors, size, position of art, typestyle, submission and return of customer artwork should be clearly stated on the purchase order. Thermo-Serv will keep customer artwork on file for up to two years. Re-orders exceeding the two-year period will be subject to new charges. Thermo-Serv produced artwork; screens and plates are the exclusive property of Thermo-Serv, Ltd.

CAMERA READY ARTWORK - Customer supplies clear, sharp, solid black and white imagery that needs no further preparation or touch-up. We reserve the right to determine if art is camera-ready. When supplying computer-generated artwork, please print with at least 1000 DPI. Artwork at lower resolution produces jagged edges that require touch-up art charges. A fax, letterhead or photocopy is not camera-ready artwork. Thermo-Serv reserves the right to decline any order where the artwork is determined to be unsuitable.

SCREEN PRINTED PRODUCTS - For products ordered with multi-colored imprints, a registration tolerance of plus or minus 1/32" lateral movement may occur for a total of 1/16". This tolerance meets industry standards and must be considered acceptable.

DIGITAL 4CP INSERT - Artwork for products with paper inserts, designated by the letter P following an item number, will need to be curved. PMS color matches and metallic colors cannot be guaranteed with digital printing. When preparing artwork for digital printing, keep all important copy and graphics at least 1/8" away from die cut edge. It is difficult to match patterns, wraps and lines across seams due to inherent limitations in the printing and die-cutting processes. Thermo-Serv will curve artwork at no additional charge. Templates are listed below and can be downloaded. Artwork for inserts should be vector (line art) or Raster (image file) 300 dpi minimum and CMYK format limited to 4 colors. Raster artwork for paper inserts will need to be manually manipulated and will incur an art charge.

DISK ART INFORMATION - To expedite your order, artwork may be sent on a 3.5" diskette, JAZ or ZIP disk, CD-ROM or hard copy. If your art was created on a PC, save your files in a format that can be opened on the Macintosh. All typefaces must be outlined. A composite laser proof must accompany disk with purchase order. This assures us that there are no missing elements on your disk.

ELECTRONICALLY TRANSFERRED ART - Before faxing your purchase order, make sure to note your intent to transfer artwork electronically. In order to speed the transfer; graphic files, screen and printer fonts and text files should be put in one folder. Title the folder with distributor name: purchase order number and imprint name. Artwork sent via email should be sent using some type of compression software to prevent file corruption. Acceptable compression programs include Aladdin Stuffit (.sit and .sea) for Macintosh and PC ZIP (.zip) for PC or Macintosh. Files can be sent eletronically to:

artmac@thermoserv.com