Print Ready Art Files | Hawkeye Printing and Graphics


What type of file format we prefer and how we like them saved:

We prefer to print from pdf, eps, ai, High Resolution jpeg or tiff files. All files must have the Fonts Outlined or Curved, jpeg and tiff images saved as High Resolution prior to incorporating into your design and Embedded, then save the file as Press Quality.

If you choose to have your design to have Bleeds (color goes off the page) then set your document size 1/8" larger per side and open all color and or images that do bleed to the edge and please do not add Crop Marks.


If your artwork contains Blue, please ensure that the Cyan and Magenta colors are
at least 30% apart in values which helps your Blue from looking Purple when printed.


Providing Your Own - Print Ready Artwork

If you want to design your own artwork or have a graphic designer do the work for you you will need to follow the guidelines listed below for print ready art.

Please keep in mind that some programs that come with your computer can produce different results from one computer to the other. That is why we ask for print ready artwork.

Print ready artwork enables us to produce the best printed material during production and without unwanted results. Please remember, what a print looks like when printed from an Ink Jet or Laser printer may not look the same when printed from a Printing Press. Below is how we would like artwork from you if you choose to provide your own artwork.

Hawkeye Printing is not responsible for printing that does not match in color from previous prints that other printers have printed for you nor are we responsible for artwork you provide to us for printing that contains typo's, missing pictures (graphics), transparencies or incorrect layouts. We do however do our best to preflight and proof read your artwork that has been submitted to us prior to print.

Your provided artwork is still your responsibility to ensure accuracy. We ask that you please ensure that all of your artwork and info is accurate.

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As always, you can call us during this process to ask questions at (817) 714-5834.
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