File Guidelines

Serving St. Louis Since 1957

File Guidelines

Serving St. Louis Since 1957

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RS&A support file formats from all the major graphics applications.

Adobe Photoshop:

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP up to and including CC

 

  • The minimum resolution for a continuous tone image is 300 dpi.
  • Please make sure your images are converted to CMYK to avoid unwanted color shifts.
  • If the image bleeds off the edge of the label please include at least .125” additional image beyond label edge.
  • If the image needs adjustments such as converting to spot color or drop shadow edits a layered file would help in keeping the color edit charges to a minimum
  • Convert all type to raster or provide fonts when sending file(s). If fonts are converted to raster, edits may not be possible.

Adobe InDesign:

ADOBE INDESIGN up to and including CC:

Supply all links, fonts and a PDF from the final file.

Adobe Illustrator:

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR up to and including CC 

 

  • When you use a transparency for overprinting purposes choose “Darken” instead of “Multiply”
  • Document Raster Effects Settings need to be set to 300 dpi. Lower settings will cause pixelated Effects
  • Convert all type to outlines or provide fonts when sending file(s). If fonts are converted to outlines, edits may not be possible.

Adobe Acrobat:

ADOBE INDESIGN up to and including CC

PDF: Provide high resolution press ready pdfs.

*Some pdfs may not be able to be used depending on how they were saved.

Files under 10mb can be e-mailed to [email protected] along with a plate order form. 

Larger file should be sent via FTP, Dropbox, We Transfer, etc. Contact us and we will be glad to help you get your files to us.

Our Partners

What our clients are saying…

“Ray Schumann & Associates has been an excellent vendor for us.

They are easy to work with when there are different material options needed. Our Account Representative has also been great to work with for any rush orders to help us with customer timelines.”

What our clients are saying…

“Ray Schumann & Associates has been an integral partner in the growth of our company. Their ability to work on tight timelines while still delivering quality product is among the best in the business.”

What our clients are saying…

“I have done business with Ray Schumann & Associates since 1989. They have never failed to provide the highest standard of professional, quality work in a timely (often expedited) fashion. In addition to quality prepress and plates, they are a wealth of knowledge they willingly share. No question is to small or trivial for them to take the time to answer and offer suggestions and guidance. You can do no better than to partner with the RS&A team.”

What our clients are saying…

“Since we don’t have our own graphic design department, we must rely on a company that can provide this service to our customers. That reliable company is Ray Schumann & Associates. From initial concept to final plating, RS&A gets it done quickly at a very reasonable price. Their pre-press work makes our final product look amazing. I would highly recommend you give them a try.”

What our clients are saying…

“The team at RS&A have been a vital asset to our flexographic print production since we first took it on. Their service is fast, friendly, and helpful at every turn. Their willingness to educate and accommodate has been essential to our growing success, and we look forward to partnering with them for years to come.”

What our clients are saying…

“The friendly experienced staff at RS&A always go above and beyond to make our job easier. The quality of product and workmanship are beyond measure!”

What our clients are saying…

“Ray Schumann & Associates has been an excellent vendor for us.

They are easy to work with when there are different material options needed. Our Account Representative has also been great to work with for any rush orders to help us with customer timelines.”

What our clients are saying…

“Ray Schumann & Associates has been an integral partner in the growth of our company. Their ability to work on tight timelines while still delivering quality product is among the best in the business.”

What our clients are saying…

“I have done business with Ray Schumann & Associates since 1989. They have never failed to provide the highest standard of professional, quality work in a timely (often expedited) fashion. In addition to quality prepress and plates, they are a wealth of knowledge they willingly share. No question is to small or trivial for them to take the time to answer and offer suggestions and guidance. You can do no better than to partner with the RS&A team.”

What our clients are saying…

“Since we don’t have our own graphic design department, we must rely on a company that can provide this service to our customers. That reliable company is Ray Schumann & Associates. From initial concept to final plating, RS&A gets it done quickly at a very reasonable price. Their pre-press work makes our final product look amazing. I would highly recommend you give them a try.”

What our clients are saying…

“The friendly experienced staff at RS&A always go above and beyond to make our job easier. The quality of product and workmanship are beyond measure!”

What our clients are saying…

“The team at RS&A have been a vital asset to our flexographic print production since we first took it on. Their service is fast, friendly, and helpful at every turn. Their willingness to educate and accommodate has been essential to our growing success, and we look forward to partnering with them for years to come.”