Front Range Color Printing

Having trouble designing the look on your next mailing piece? We can help…

Not sure how to create the image you want to present for your business or product? We can help…

We can produce nearly any graphic piece you need, and maybe something you haven’t even thought of:

• Stationery
• Packaging
• Direct Mail Collateral
• Email Blasts
• Flyers
• Posters
• Trade Show Materials
• Product Manuals
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Marketing Materials
• Coupons
• Newspaper and Magazine Advertising
• Newsletters
• Websites and Web Banners
• Brochures
• Business Cards
• Envelopes
• and so on and so on…

If you can think of it, we can design it. Just give us a call, we can take your ideas from your mind and into to your customer’s hands. Got a design related question? Use this module and contact immediately!

Do It Yourself vs. Professional Design

While there are advantages to designing a piece yourself, the world of print and publishing can be a confusing place. Many programs are available for low to mid range design, like Microsoft’s Publisher, and can be quite useful when it comes to everyday design. However, just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

While these programs are good for simple, everyday design, very few printers will accept the output files from these programs. The best output comes from specifically created and high power design software, and these programs can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars for suites of products. They can also be very confusing for the uninitiated, and training in these programs can tack on many more dollars.

In addition, printers and publishers often need very specific types of files, with very specific requirements for their printing processes. If files submitted do not meet these requirements, it can often be very expensive to correct problems and can significantly delay the completion of your projects.

It’s the same idea behind the DIY projects around the home… you may be able to fix minor problems with your sink, but you should probably leave the installation of plumbing to a professional. Not only will you be happier with the finished product, it’s less likely to develop serious problems down the road, especially if you have little or no experience.

We have the know-how and the tools to make your projects a success. Feel free to contact us, and we can give you a quote on what we can do for you. And if you would still like to do it yourself, here are a just a few guidelines on what we may need. We will let you know if we have more specific requirements.

File Submission

We welcome art submitted via email. You can also use this form to upload files directly to our FTP server.

Hard copy should have . . .Your Company Name, Address, Phone Number, with Area Code, Customer number, Purchase Order Number and File name of the artwork on all E-mails

PLEASE NOTE:

Choose a file name related to the artwork such as Purchase Order Number or item description.

• We strongly urge you to send all files in VECTOR art as Adobe Illustrator. This file provides superior reproduction quality and allows images to be re-sized without loss of sharpness or detail.
• All files must be Line Art no RGB or Gray-scale files will be accepted.
• These types produce most efficiently in order to give you the best results.
• Files in any other format may result in a delay of your order.

Most of our suppliers have the following software applications:

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR, VERSION 8.0 to CS3

• Save as EPS file.
• Must be a true illustrator file (Created in Illustrator not imported).
• Convert all text(fonts) to curves (outline).

ADOBE PHOTO SHOP, VERSION 7.0 - CS3

• Save as a .eps, .pdf or .tiff
• Do not send layers

Unacceptable Artwork/Text Files:

Faxes, copies of faxes, photocopies, photographs, slides, transparencies, negative stats or files that need to be reversed, low resolution laser printed artwork of less than 600 DPI, letterhead, business cards. Text files from word processing document such as Power Point, Work Documents, and HTML files are not acceptable, but can be re-created in the proper format.

To avoid delays and additional art charges, please supply clean camera-ready artwork. If art needs to be touched up or recreated, we have a graphic artist on staff at $90.00 an hour to convert any type of artwork. If you have any questions on artwork submissions, please give us a call.

Postcard tips

It doesn’t take a lot of time or money to produce a postcard campaign but when done right, they can be highly effective. By following the guidelines below, you can maximize the effectiveness of your next postcard campaign. It really is easier than you think. Click Here for a PDF of how to make your postcards more effective.

Four Basic Goals of Every Postcard
Attention	Interest	Desire	Action
In creating the front of a postcard, try to have either the text or the graphic be the dominant feature. Decide which elements will grab the recipient’s attention. The other element should compliment it.	The text on the back should be geared to creating interest. Quick read facts and bulleted points are highly effective.Create awareness.	Focus on benefits and not features. Don’t go overboard on details. List benefit with which the recipient can associate.	Include a call to action. Something that prompts a reaction such as limited time offers, special incentives that are tied directly to the recipients prompt response.

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