INFORMATION & ARTWORK

Thank you for your interest in  Fast Printing. The following guidelines are set up to ensure the quality and timeliness of your order. Please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 815-723-0080 with questions.

Artwork
Electronic artwork can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. along with your quote number as the subject. We prefer vector-based art (.ai, .eps, .pdf) These files must not include any rasterized images such as tif, bmp or jpeg and all fonts used in the files must either be converted to outline or embedded. Touch-up and recreation of low-res art will incur an additional service charge.

We accept the following file types:

  1. Acrobat PDF (preferred file type with crops and bleeds pulled .125″ past cutline)
  2. Illustrator CS v3, 4, 5 and 2015 Creative Cloud
  3. InDesign CS v3, 4, 5.5 and 2015 Creative Cloud
  4. Photoshop CS v3, 4, 5.5 and 2015 Creative Cloud
  5. Microsoft Word (least preferred file type, poor image reproduction)

We will accept Publisher files, although it is also not a preferred format (PDF is best!)

Paper hardcopy of artwork is still acceptable. Images from photocopy, business card, letterhead, fax transmission, web page down load and low-resolution scans are not usable. Any required typesetting will be billed at $20/half hour. Multi-color spot color printing art must be in black/white and separated with the correct trapping. Composite image will only be used for registration purpose. E-mail art must have company name, contact name, phone number and purchase order number in the email message. When faxing in order, please include a copy of art with PO.

Trademark
We assume no responsibility for determining who holds the title of the trademark. All liabilities of this risk rest with the customer.

Production Time
Production time varies dependent upon promotional product chosen. Rush service available, call for a quote or special requirements.

Payment Terms
Most orders are due upon receipt or net 30 days with approved credit or for regular customers. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Interest per month will be charged to accounts over 30 days past due. Accounts past due will delay production until the account is current.

Cancellations
All cancelled orders must be confirmed in writing.

Shipping
Merchandise will be shipped UPS or specified by customers. Orders shipped F.O.B. factory, Joliet, IL.

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