Formatting
What Resolution Should I use?
It’s all relative. The more you are enlarging an image, the more resolution is required. Simply figure the percentage of enlargement and multiply by “.75”. This will give you the necessary ppi with which to scan. For example, a 4″x6″ image enlarging to 24″x36″ is an enlargement of 600%. (600 x .75 = 450ppi).
How do I setup a spot-white file for printing on non-white material?
What applications/file formats do you accept?
Can I setup my file at half or quarter size?
Should my files be RGB or CMYK?
What do I need to include with my file?
Can I get a proof before we go to print?
What are my choices of print media?
Digital Printing and Finishing
What is the imaging limitation of the Ace’s Digital Press?
For the most common paper stocks our sheet size is 13″x19″, leaving and imaging area of 12″x18″ with full bleed. For many less common stocks, the maximum sheet size is 12″x18″ with a max imaging area of 11″x17″.
What do I need to supply to produce a variable data job?
Can you do custom shape-cutting?
Can I provide hard copy or do I need a digital file?
Wide Format Color Graphics
How large can you print?
Ace’s high resolution indoor wide format color printers can image up to 59” wide (printing on a 60” roll); our outdoor equipment supports 64” media, allowing up to a 62” imaging area.
Can you match my PMS colors?
Can my print be light resistant and water resistant?
Outdoor & Vehicle Graphics
How large can you print?
We have the ability to tile and section graphics so there is no official limit on size. Wall mural and billboards are installed in sections to create a smooth composed view from a short distance. Vehicles are typically wrapped section by section for a near seamless appearance.
How long will my banners last?
Do you make fabric prints?
What type of finishing can I get on my vinyl and fabric prints?
Can you install my graphics?
Mounting & Laminating
What are the size limitations for mounting and laminating?
While most substrates like FoamBoard are limited to 48”x96”, Ace can mount up to 60”x120” on GatorBoard, in thicknesses of 3/16” and 1/2”. Many laminates are available in widths of 60”.
What are my substrate color and material options?
What laminating finishes are available?
