SENDING ARTWORK
You can send your digital artwork, preferably a vector file, by FTP to: ftp://ATC_FTP_SERVER
Ask your CSR for user name and password. You can also send artwork on disk, by e-mail, or as conventional camera-ready artwork, pasted up on an illustration board. Be sure to see our Artwork Planning Guide section to help you prepare your artwork.

You can send artwork by Disk or by E-mail

To Send Art By E-mail
After you have prepared your artwork (see General Information below)
Follow these steps:
1) Send as attachment on an email to your ATC customer service or sales representative (E-mail address, their first name with the first initial of their last name @binders.com) or send to qo@binders.com
2) Enter any information you desire (your PO#, company name, etc.) and please include quote number.


General Information:
1. For best results, we recommend using these or earlier versions of the following ATC supported Mac software:  Freehand MX, Adobe InDesign CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Quark Xpress 6.5, Photoshop CS2.
Also, state whether you are using a Mac or a PC.
Please note: you may use previous versions for Mac created artwork, but for PC's you must use the versions listed above.

2. Include all EPS, Tiff and graphics files. Use as few layers as possible when creating artwork. Include a report file which lists all components of your artwork document. Do not rename your graphics files after you put them into a document. Be sure to keep all color names consistent throughout all files.

3. Fonts must be sent with your artwork. Although we have a large library of type, we want to be sure to use exactly the font you selected to create your artwork. It will be used for your artwork only. When using PostScript fonts, send both the screen font and printer font to each typestyle used. True Type fonts only require the screen font. List all fonts used in your artwork in the report file.
When sending PC files please convert fonts to outlines, if possible. If not, we will substitute the closest typestyle. PC fonts are not useable in Mac platforms.

4. Screen tints and halftones must be kept in the 20% to 60% tonal range, and should be at a 22 1/2" angle, 85 lines per inch.

5. To verify that all copy is present and correct, it is necessary for you to send us a well-defined, color separated paper printout via an overnight express. This copy should be at 100% - the same size as the artwork being used. If a reduction is necessary, please indicate the percentage of reduction.

CHECKLIST

Please use the checklist below and e-mail it with your 
artwork.
Company Name: __________________________________

Software and Version Used:
o Freehand version ________
o Quark Xpress version ________
o Adobe InDesign version ________
o Adobe Illustrator version ________
o Adobe Photoshop version ________

Artwork file name(s):______________________________ 

Font(s) used:_____________________________________

o Screen Font Suitcase(s) included
o Printer Font(s) included

EPS files must be accompanied by the original source file.
# of ink colors used (not including material color)
o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 Other:_______________________________ 
o Color separated paper printout sent.
*Please note: Do not indicate material color on final
copy of art.

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To Send Art on Disk
General Information:
1. For best results, we recommend using these or earlier versions of the following ATC supported Mac software:  Freehand MX, Adobe InDesign CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Quark Xpress 6.5, Photoshop CS2.
Also, state whether you are using a Mac or a PC.
Please note: you may use previous versions for Mac created artwork, but for PC's you must use the versions listed above.

2. Include all EPS, Tiff and graphics files. Use as few layers as possible when creating artwork. Include a report file which lists all components of your artwork document. Do not rename your graphics files after you put them into a document. Be sure to keep all color names consistent throughout all files.

3. Fonts must be sent with your artwork. Although we have a large library of type, we want to be sure to use exactly the font you selected to create your artwork. It will be used for your artwork only. When using PostScript fonts, send both the screen font and printer font to each typestyle used. True Type fonts only require the screen font. List all fonts used in your artwork in the report file.
When sending PC files please convert fonts to outlines, if possible. If not, we will substitute the closest typestyle. PC fonts are not useable in Mac platforms.

4. Screen tints and halftones must be kept in the 20% to 60% tonal range, and should be at a
22 1/2" angle, 85 lines per inch.

5. To verify that all copy is present and correct, it is necessary for you to enclose a well-defined, color separated paper printout along with your disk. This copy should be at 100% - the same size as the artwork being used. If a reduction is necessary, please indicate the percentage of reduction.

CHECKLIST

Please use the checklist below for your binder 
artwork on disk, and attach it to your order.

Company Name: __________________________________

Software and Version Used:
o Freehand version ________
o Quark Xpress version ________
o Adobe InDesign version ________
o Adobe Illustrator version ________
o Adobe Photoshop version ________
o Zip Disk

Artwork file name(s):______________________________ 

Font(s) used:_____________________________________

o Screen Font Suitcase(s) included
o Printer Font(s) included

EPS files must be accompanied by the original source file.
# of ink colors used (not including material color)
o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 Other:_______________________________ 
o Color separated paper printout included with disk.
o Disk in protective envelope.
*Please note: Do not indicate material color on final
copy of disk art.

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