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Art Submission Guidelines

Applications:
Recommended: Adobe Illustrator (CS2), Adobe PhotoShop (CS2), InDesign (CS2), Adobe PageMaker 6.5, Quark 4.0, Corel Draw 10. We support these applications on MAC & PC formats.
Not Recommended: Freehand, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and other non-industry standard applications. These applications are not supported by most output houses. We cannot guarantee color stability or output to film on applications other than those recommended above.
Graphic Files with Text:
All files submitted that contain text should be converted to Vector Images (curves). All fonts should be identified and included in your submission to assure that any changes may be made if necessary.

Colors:
Files should be saved with PMS, Spot Colors or as 4 color process (CMYK). RGB, iRGB and Index color are not acceptable for output. Please identify any PMS colors to your Horizon Sales Representative and in your files. Digital printing cannot reproduce exact PMS colors. The nearest color values will be substituted. Please request Press Proof for approval if color is crucial on any Digital Output.

General Information:
When submitting art via e-mail, disks or CDs, include all fonts and linked or embedded images.
Low resolution images are not acceptable for output. Please provide images with resolution no less than 300 dpi. Do Not submit images downloaded from the World Wide Web!
Files requiring bleeds should be prepared with at least 1/8" bleed on all applicable sides.
*Additional fees may be added for files requiring re-creation, manipulation, revision, modification, etc.

Please call (702)369-1399 if you have any questions about your art submission!