Art Specifications

 

Important Information About Sending Your Artwork

Following these guidelines will help to expedite your order:

E-mail and Fax Artwork

Faxing us a copy of your artwork allows us to compare the E-mail with your desired look. This process helps us prevent font substitution, inaccurate layering, etc.

E-mail:  info@hansonsign.com                   Fax: (716) 661-3909

Read and Sign Your Order Confirmation

The turnaround time for your project begins when good usable art is received along with a SIGNED confirmation.

Artwork Requirements and Formats

Best Choice for Digital Artwork

.PLT
Gerber Edge users and Omega users simply send a .PLT file (Preferably with .AI or .EPS).  Please see note below about converting artwork.

Second Best Choice for Digital Artwork

.AI
Adobe Illustrator (Must be converted to curves, including text)

.EPS
Illustrator/Corel/Freehand (Must be converted to curves, including text)

(Most major sign and design programs will export to these formats including Corel, Flexisign, and Gerber.  See note below about converting artwork.

Converting Artwork

  1. Convert ALL text to curves
  2. Convert all strokes to vector paths
  3. Weld same color lines that overlap (No layering)
  4. Avoid layering that should be omitted
  5. Also double check your art on shaped signs to see if it mirrors exactly
  6. If double sided, note any arrows or overhangs as to the correct direction (2nd side)

File Transfer Methods

E-mail:  Send artwork to info@hansonsign.com or directly to your customer service representative.

U.S. Mail:  Mail a PC formatted CD or Zip Disk with your artwork and a copy of your artwork (for comparison) to:

Hanson Sign Companies
82 Carter Street
Falconer, NY 14733

FTP Site:

Hanson Sign Companies offers FTP access for quick file transfer.  Contactinfo@hansonsign.com or your customer service representative for the login information.



 

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