Artwork Guidelines
​​​General File Preparation
Accepted File Formats​​
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Adobe Illustrator - .ai or .eps
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Adobe Photoshop - .psd or .tif
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High Resolution PDF - .pdf​​​​​
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Resolution + Colour Mode
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Photoshop files should be around 100–150 DPI at final size
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Avoid low-resolution images
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Colour Mode
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Files must be set to CMYK colour mode
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Please do not embed ICC colour profiles in your files
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Text & Fonts
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Illustrator: Convert all text to outlines
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Photoshop: Rasterize all text layers before saving
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Images
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Use high-resolution images—especially for stock photos or backgrounds
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All images must be embedded
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Layers
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Provide layered files where possible
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Templates & Layout
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Use the template provided for the specific product you're ordering
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Ensure all critical elements (text, logos) are within the safe zone
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Extend background colours or images to the bleed area
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Only Submit What’s Needed
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Only include the final version of your artwork
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Indicate any special positioning instructions if needed​
For more accurate colour reproduction, we offer Pantone Matching as an optional service:
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We match 100% solid Pantone colours from the Pantone FORMULA GUIDE – Solid-Coated
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Gradients, tints, and photographs cannot be PMS matched
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Please provide layered files so we can make adjustments if needed
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Exact matches are not always possible due to print material differences, but we aim to match as closely as possible
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Artwork should include Pantone Colours
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​Clearly indicate Pantone Values for all critical colours
Hardcopy proof available: $25 per proof (May add to production time)
​​​​Proofing & Approval Process
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Submit your artwork on the same day as your order, We’ll review your file within 24 hours
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If the file needs adjustments:
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You can revise and resubmit, or
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We can correct it for you (if possible)
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Once your file is ready, we’ll send a digital proof for approval
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Production will only begin after your approval of the proof​​​
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File Submission & Uploading Instructions
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For multiple files, it’s recommended to label them accordingly and compressed into a .zip file
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Clearly label your email and file/folder with:
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Your full name, company name, or project title
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The product or order it corresponds to
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Unidentified or mislabeled files may cause delays​
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Files under 15MB – Email to graphics@tymico.com
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Files over 15MB – Transfer using WeTransfer.​