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Send Artwork
Files
Artwork Proof &
Virtual Sample
 
Acceptable
Digital Files
Four Color Process
& Sublimation
 
Set-Up Charge Artwork InformationCamera Ready
Artwork
Stock Type Styles

Set-up Charge
$40.00(G) PER IMPRINT COLOR.
Excludes orders for 4 color process, sublimation, and decals.

EXACT REPEAT ORDER: $12.50(G) PER IMPRINT COLOR WHEN PLACING REPEAT ORDERS.
(Excluding Co-Op Programs)

Artwork Information
NO ARTWORK CHARGE when acceptable digital file or camera ready artwork is supplied.

NO CHARGE FOR TYPESETTING up to 4 lines of typeset copy is free. 5 or more lines of typeset copy will incur an artwork charge.

LOWER ARTWORK CHARGE only $30.00(G) for basic artwork when an unacceptable digital file or non-camera ready artwork is supplied. You will be notified in advance if artwork requires additional time and will incur higher artwork charge.

ACCEPTABLE FILES Vector, native or EPS files created in Adobe Illustrator (any version) are preferred and produce the highest quality imprints. Please convert all text to curves/outlines to avoid font issues. Raster images such as a TIFF, EPS, BMP, etc. are acceptable for one color imprints if the file is saved in black and white bitmap format to size or larger and is of a resolution of 800 dpi or higher.

SUPPLY A FILE: FTP upload artwork on our web site at www.allenmugs.com, E-mail attachment to artwork@allenmugs.com or mail a Compact Disc. Please "ZIP" or "STUFF" the file whenever possible. A HARD COPY OF ARTWORK MUST BE SUPPLIED VIA FAX OR MAIL TO INSURE ACCURACY OF FILE. ORDER WILL NOT BE PLACED INTO PRODUCTION UNTIL RECEIVED.

E-MAIL artwork@allenmugs.com or FTP UPLOAD artwork at www.allenmugs.com

A PRINT, FAX, JPEG, OR PDF FILE MUST ACCOMPANY ALL DIGITAL FILES.

ARTWORK PROOF fax or digital proof is available upon request at no charge.

VIRTUAL SAMPLE available upon request at a charge of $15.00(G) per item with an acceptable digital file or camera ready artwork.
A virtual sample which requires artwork to be produced by our artist will incur artwork charge plus the virtual sample charge.
Above charges do not apply to 4 color process, sublimation or decal orders.

Camera Ready Art
ACCEPTABLE ART: Complete, clean black and white color separated artwork supplied as a stat, pmt or laser print of 1200 dpi to size or larger.
Artwork containing dot patterns or halftones must be supplied at 100% to size and output at 50 lines per inch.

Four Color Process & Sublimation
ACCEPTABLE FILES: Vector, native or EPS files created in Adobe Illustrator preferred.
Please convert all text to curves/outlines to avoid font issues. Raster images such as a TIFF, EPS, JPEG, BMP, etc. are acceptable when the file is saved in CMYK format to size and is of a resolution of 300 dpi.

Stock Type Styles
The type styles listed below are available in medium, bold or italic form. A5 and A23 are available in all capital letters only. Script type styles look best in upper and lower case letters.

STOCK CERAMIC INK COLORS
Stock ink colors are Color Craft’s standard inks and are readily available for most items at no additional charge. Colors are approximate and may appear different on colored mugs. PMS identifying numbers are indicated below each color number.
PMS colors are designed for offset printing on paper and should be used only as a guideline when using with ceramic inks.
Color matching excluding reds, pinks, purples and maroons to an approximate closeness is available at additional charges shown in the General Information.
Satin Etch23-1890 / Yellow
(close to PMS 109)
25-1329 / Lt. Green
(close to PMS 355)
Simulated Bronze23-149 / Yellow
(close to PMS 123)
Forest Green
(close to PMS 343)
Simulated Copper23-926 / Imit. Gold
(close to PMS 132)
4650 / Lt. Green
(close to PMS 377)
Simulated Gold23-1479 / Yel./Orange
(close to PMS 136)
26-2399 / Dk. Green
(close to PMS 357)
Simulated Silver23-050 / Orange
(close to PMS 173)
24-1461 / Grey
(close to PMS 430)
Iridescent Blue21-245 / Orange
(close to PMS 179)
29-214 / Dk. Brown
(close to PMS 4625)
Iridescent Green28-034 / Orange
(close to PMS 165)
28-711 / Peach
(close to PMS 163)
Iridescent RedRed
(close to PMS 186)
5603 / Beige
(close to PMS 466)
Iridescent Violet27-512 / Lt. Blue
(close to PMS 542)
29-622 / Brown
(close to PMS 499)
 2868 / Reflex Blue
(close to PMS 280)
21-6099 / Maroon
(close to PMS 202)
 27-2883 / Blue
(close to PMS 293)
2A-110 / Pink
(close to PMS 507)
 27-2890 / Blue
(close to PMS 295)
22-1302 / Pink
(close to PMS 487)
 26-191 / Teal (glossy)
(close to PMS 321U)
22-1620 / Purple
(close to PMS 261)
 26-366 / Teal
(close to PMS 323)
22-2110 / Purple
(close to PMS 668)
* The above color swatches are for reference only and should not be used for exact imprint color.

COLOR MATCH
PMS colors are in reference to white mugs only. PMS colors will change on color mugs or if applied over another color. Production run may vary slightly from pre-production sample or speculative sample. Requests for colors other than standard must be clearly marked "MATCH SWATCH ENCLOSED" and be accompanied by the swatch of color to be matched.
There will be a charge of $25.00(G) for each color to be matched on orders less than 576 pieces.
There is no charge for color matching on orders of 576 pieces or more.

Air Dry Inks
Air dry inks are available at no additional charge and are used on our acrylic, lexan, plastic, polycarbonate and stainless steel items. items.
PMS identifying numbers are indicated below each color number and should only be used as a guideline for approximate color.
Color matching is not available with air dry inks.
Stainless Steel
WHITEER102 / RED
(close to PMS 186) 
 ER146 / GREEN
(close to PMS 3292) 
BLACKER105 / CAD. RED
(close to PMS 201)
 ER157 / ROYAL BLUE
(close to PMS 2747)
GOLDER124 / ORANGE
(close to PMS 144)
 ER159 / BLUE
(close to PMS 294)
SILVERER131 / YELLOW
(close to PMS 101)
 ER164 / CERISE
(close to PMS 235)
 ER142 / EM. GREEN
(close to PMS 348)
 SPEC. GREEN
(close to PMS 3308)
Acrylic, Lexan, Polycarbonate Plastic
WHITEREFLEX BLUE WHITEBLUE 
BLACKPURPLE BLACKGREEN
REDGREEN REDSIMULATED GOLD
YELLOWSIMULATED GOLD YELLOWSIMULATED SILVER
ORANGESIMULATED SILVER   
PROCESS BLUE    
Gold, Platinum & Simulated Pewter:
Gold or Platinum: $.75(G) per side
Gold Band is an additional charge,
For options Click Here
Simulated Pewter: $.85(G) per side
Includes protective poly-bagging for bulk packed orders.

Neon Inks
Neon inks provide a cool alternative to standard inks and enable your imprint to stand out from the crowd!
• NEON INKS ON WHITE ITEMS ARE PRICED AS A STANDARD IMPRINT.
• NEON INKS ON COLORED OR GLASS ITEMS ARE PRICED AS FOLLOWS:
To price a colored or glass item with neon ink(s), figure color(s) to be imprinted plus a white base (required).
Example: A blue mug with blaze orange and saturn yellow imprint plus white base is priced as a three color imprint.
• Neon ink colors can only be used with other neon ink colors or air dry ink colors.
They cannot be used in conjunction with ceramic ink colors.

Blaze Orange • Horizon Blue • Saturn Yellow • Pink • Green • Purple
 
 
 
 
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