Below are the requirements we have pertaining to artwork and how it should be supplied.

Electronic Art:
Our Graphics team prefers to use vector based art files like .esp, .cdr or .ai files created in programs like CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator without any embedded images. For best results provide vector art without hidden lines whenever possible.
We will accept art in the following file formats:

CorelDRAW files:
• CorelDRAW 12 or prior versions
• Convert your text to curves. Once the text is converted we will not be able to change the text!

Vector .esp files:
• We can import vector .esp files (We do not want bitmap .esp files)
In order to do so you need to:
1. Convert text to outlines.
2. Save or export as a .esp for a pc.

Adobe Illustrator files:
• We can import Adobe Illustrator files into CorelDRAW for our use.
In order to do so you need to:
1. Convert text to outlines.
2. Save as Illustrator 7 for a pc with an .ai file extension.

TIF images:
• We can accept TIF images
• Make sure the file is Black & White Line art at 300 dpi
• The image needs to be the size it will be in the final product or larger but not smaller.
• Files that are saved in this format are limited to how they can be manipulated.

BMP files:
• We can accept BMP images
• Follow same guidelines as TIF images

For all electronic files…
• Please send a composite print-out of your artwork for verification purposes.
• If the art is black & white you may fax it to 616-878-5733 for verification purposes only.
Faxes are not acceptable forms of camera ready art!

We accept electronic art on the following:
• CD ROM
• E-Mail artwork@customengravinginc.com
You may e-mail your artwork as an attachment to artwork@customengravinginc.com Please be sure to reference what your artwork is for in the subject of your e-mail. Always feel free to call with questions concerning your artwork. It is the goal of Custom Engraving to make it as simple as possible for you the customer.