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Marvaco Oy’s material guideline

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Artwork delivery to Marvaco

To make artwork production as efficient and smooth as possible, follow the instructions below.

Software

  • Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
    • Document raster effects: High (300 ppi)
    • Save as .ai – Create PDF compatible file
  • ArtPro (.ap)
  • ArtPro+
  • Adobe Photoshop (.psd, .eps, .tif)

(Not primary, but possible: high-resolution PDF, InDesign)

Basic requirements

  • Scale 1:1
  • Open file format (design and images separate)
  • All elements of the artwork must be editable
  • Artwork as text (not as an image) and also converted to outlines
  • PDF that matches the artwork with correct colors
  • Color target proofs or color reference attached (e.g., Pantone C or U numbers)
  • Elements and images linked to the artwork (not embedded)
  • Images uncompressed, resolution at least 300 dpi (1:1)
  • Images in RGB or CMYK

Recommended color profiles

  • RGB: Adobe RGB (1998)
  • CMYK: ISO Coated v2 (ECI) (or Coated FOGRA39 (ISO 12647-2:2004))

PDF proof approval instructions

  • Overprint setting must be on to check color overprints

Artwork delivery

  • Zip package + pdf