Proofing - Sending - Colour Matching

Important Note:
1) You should always send us a printed colour proof of your artwork along
with any specific colour matches you require. (see colour matching service at extra cost)

2) Please always attach a POD job number or Quotation reference with your artwork. Also please provide the full contact details which can be referred to if any problems are found within the artwork.



Proofing

There are 2 types of proof:
1) Matchprint proof - This proof will be a high quality run off and is used by either your designer or us to match the final print to. This also allows us to check positioning.
2) Positional proof - This proof is usually a poor quality laser or inkjet run off which we can only use for positional accuracy. POD cannot use this proof to check colours against.
If a positional proof is sent, colour matching cannot be achieved. If colour matching is required a matchprint proof or other hard copy printed material (i.e. letterhead, brochure) must be supplied.

If POD do not receive any printed proof with your disk, we cannot be held responsible for any further costs incurred due to any inconsistencies in your artwork.




Sending

You can send your artwork in a variety of ways:
POST
The most preffered way is to send a CD or DVD disk in the post (recorded delivery or special delivery) along with a colour proof (see proofing section below).

FTP
Alternatively you can send you files to us using File Transfer protocol or, FTP as it is more commonly known.
For your own FTP posted files we will need a link to the site with all necessary user names and passwords.
For our free FTP service visit http://dropbox.yousendit.com/POD
Please Note: Please call prior to sending files to our FTP site. We may insist that you send your artwork via CD in the post with a colour proof.
Upon receipt of your files from a FTP server the POD stuidio will generate a low-resolution .pdf file for your approval prior to print.

E MAIL
You can send some logos and files upto 10mb in size. If the files can be zipped or stuffed that would be save file size.
Send to: graphics@podweb.co.uk

Colour Matching Service

POD can offer a colour matching service from £ 40 per artwork file. You will need to provide a matchprint proof (see proofing section) or some hard copy colour references such as a brochure or letterhead.
Important note: only spot colours can be closely matched as far as the printing process will allow.
Full colour process colours cannot be matched

If you have experience any Artwork problems or have Artwork questions,
please call our Studio Hotline: 01933 413116
For orders or product issues please call our Sales Office: 01933 411159

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