PC:

Must be minimum 300 dpi: CorelDraw, Quark X Press, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and PageMaker. PC fonts should be converted curves/outlines whenever possible.

Macintosh:

Must be minimum 300 dpi. Quark X Press: Photoshop, Illustrator and PageMaker.

Formats

Mac:  Zip100, SyQuest 44, 88, 200, 3.5 floppy, CD
PC:  Zip100, CD & 3.5 floppy.

Bleed:

Bleed should be 1/8” to ¼” on all sides of the finished art provided.

File Formats:

An editable version of all files, including linked and placed images, must be submitted. Files should always be sent uncompressed. All PhotoShop files should be submitted as TIFF or EPS. 300 dpi (minimum)

Color Match:

We prefer to be provided with a match color print.  Color must be defined as spot or CMYK. Spot colors need to be submitted with a PMS match.

Scanning:

Both reflective and transparent media can be scanned. Our scanner has a maximum image size of 12” x 18”. Art larger can be photographically reproduced on a transparency and scanned. Please submit 4” x 5” or larger transparencies whenever possible.

Further Info:

We always try and be as flexible as possible and with your help our art department will be able to reproduce your image in the finest quality available. If you still have any questions, please email our art department directly at We always try and be as flexible as possible and with your help our art department will be able to reproduce your image in the finest quality available. If you still have any questions, please email our art department directly at art@mousepads1.com.