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ARTWORK SPECS AND INFORMATION
Production Ready Standards
Vector vs. Raster Art
Art Charges
Halftones
Detailed Instructions
Screen and Set-up Charges
Multi-color Registration
Production Time
Proofs and Pre-Production
Samples
Colors, Color Matches and Standard Colors
Production Ready Artwork Standards
We accept electronic art (vector based line art, preferably .eps, with text converted to curves or outlines, this insures your artwork is cross-platform). Artwork may be e-mailed to art@odysseyfl.com or submitted on CD, floppy or ZIP disc(s). There will be a 15 minute minimum art charge to digitize paper art.
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Vector vs. Raster Art
Raster images are made up of pixels, or square boxes that compose the image. When resizing or editing this type of image, distortion occurs that causes blurriness and loss of detail. Since these must be at high resolution for printing, they tend to be rather large files, which makes them hard to send electronically. Vector images are actually plotted mathematically to create a clean, crisp line. When vectors are resized, there is no distortion and they are also best for editing purposes, especially with multi-color images. These files are much smaller and easier to send electronically.
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Art Charges
If touch-up, redrawing, or design is required, an art time charge of $43.75 (V) per hour will apply. Charges up to $15 (V) will be billed without prior approval. Please submit all multi-color jobs as a color composite. We must separate the art in-house to match our specs for trapping, gutters and color sequencing. Our Standard $25 (V) charge will be applied for color separating. If you cannot provide vector based art, we will accept TIFF initially created at 300 DPI. Bitmap art should be no less than 900 DPI.
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Halftones
All halftones submitted should be no less than 30% and no more than 70% value (No halftones with Satin Etch, Metallic, and Iridescent inks). Halftones do not show up on plastic or stainless surfaces. Most shading will not produce a silk screen that will pass quality control standards, unless that shading is produced as a halftone at 42.5 lpi at 45 degrees elliptical dot. A minimum keyline stroke of .75pt. is required on all half tones to constrain the dot pattern.
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Instructions for layout, size, colors, typestyle and location of imprint should be clearly specified with all orders.
Your order must clearly state if your artwork is 1 side, 2 sides or wraparound. Also state if the art is to exact size or should be reduced or enlarged. If instructions are not clearly stated, we will use our best judgment. Imprints using glass and ceramic enamels must be 2cm from the lip of the mug or glass due to FDA guidelines. Please take this into consideration if your art is to be vertically centered as we may be required to reduce its size. If specifications are not given for artwork sizing, no claim will be honored for incorrect sizing. Certain glassware products have a “seam” opposite the handle. Due to this “seam” we do not recommend a wraparound imprint. Artwork on some items such as martini glasses and brandy snifters will be altered in appearance due to the taper, shape or radius of the item.
Submitted artwork will automatically be resized to max size unless otherwise noted. Requested typestyles will be matched as closely as possible, but exact match cannot be guaranteed. Minimal typesetting edits will be billed at $10.00 (V), but for large type files or extensive edits, the art charges above will apply. All art submitted is subject to review and possible additional art charges. Art charges of more than $15 (V) will not be billed without prior approval.
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Screen Charges * Set-up Charges
Screen charges and set-up charges represent the cost of Imaging, screen production and any and all minor touch-ups required for art. One-time screen charge is $43.75 (V) per color, per screen if reordered within 2 calendar years.
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Multi-color Registration in Direct Screen Printing
Due to the nature of the production process and the variation of ware shapes and sizes, a registration variance of 1/16" between imprint colors is considered acceptable in the industry.
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Production Time
Normal production time is 7-10 working days from receipt of an order with credit approval and art approval by Odyssey. Additional time will be required for decal production, more complicated artwork preparation, color matching and high quantity orders. Please check with our customer service department for accurate timeline.
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Proofs and Preproduction * Sample Proof
All orders will be sent a complimentary fax proof that must be signed off before going to production. An e-mailed proof can also be made available for $12.50 (V).
A preproduction proof is treated the same as a speculative sample. This is exactly how your imprint (size, placement and copy) will appear on the item you are purchasing. This is your last opportunity to make any changes to your artwork before your order goes to production. Pay particular attention to spelling, phone numbers, size and positioning of your layout. Proof approval form must be signed and received at our factory within 24 hours before production will begin. Any delay in returning this art approval may result in adjustment to the shipping date. Any art approval signed by you will be your financial responsibility when the order is complete. Note that any changes to your art proof not due to our error will incur an $18.75 (V) art change charge.
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A. Random Samples: Random samples are available at no extra charge on most items. However, the cost of shipping and handling will be billed. Samples will be shipped UPS Ground within 48 hours.
B. Speculative Samples: Speculative samples are available on request at $35.00 (V) per one color. Additional colors, add $25.00 (V) per color plus normal screen charges and art charges. If an order of 289 pieces or more requires no alterations to the original request, the art and screen charges will remain the same. Sample charges will be credited toward the order with the exception of decal proof and pre-production samples. Any revisions or changes to the original instructions for any speculative samples will incur additional art, screen and sampling charges. These charges are nonrefundable. Ship dates will be adjusted based on the date of sample approval. Slight variance should be expected between sample proof and actual production due to the nature of different batching, ink, processing, firing and other conditions.
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Colors and Color Matches
A selection of standard colors is listed below by using PMS numbers for reference only. Colors are approximate when used on white glazed mugs. They appear differently when applied on glassware and various colored ceramic mugs. If a specific color match is desired, please include a PMS number or a color swatch. Color match charge, $62.50 (V). Color matches are sent via UPS and must be approved within 24 hours. Please add one week minimum to your delivery time. A color match sample must be approved prior to full production runs. Due to variations in ink and item lots, an exact color match cannot be guaranteed. Some colors cannot be matched exactly.
