Supplying your own “Print-Ready” Files.

If you are able to supply us with “print ready” files then you will receive your order faster and exactly as you supply it. If you are not able to supply files like this then don’t despair. We can handle all that for you, it might just take a little longer. In some cases there may be a small surcharge depending on the work required.

If we need to do some work on the image we will always send you a proof and final quote via email for your approval before we go to print.

Accepted file formats:
High quality 180-300dpi JPG, TIFF, PDF, EPS or Photoshop files. We do not accept Publisher files. Lower dpi files can be accepted but quality may be effected. We will advise you before printing if we see any problems.

Colourspace:
AdobeRGB 1998 RGB Files will give the best results but we will accept SRGB and CMYK files.

Sizes and Layout Requirements for Professional Orders:

• Please view the images below which explain the options regarding preparing your borders for prints on canvas. we can do this for you if you can’t.
• Paper prints require a minimum border of 10mm but can be as wide as you like. Prices are based on finished paper size including border.
• The final files should be saved to Cdrom or DVD or sent via www.yousendit.com – a free FTP site.
• Orders and payment should be sent either with the disk or via email to mail@arthousehq.com. We will provide a tax invoice upon receipt of your order – direct deposit details will be included if you want to pay online.

Canvas Stretching Service:

We offer a custom canvas stretching service. We use high quality New Zealand pine bars from regrowth forests that are available as a 32mm deep x 42mm wide profile designed specifically for Giclee canvas to eliminate cracking. These bars are rounded both on the front and back edges as well as being bevelled for a top quality professional finish and have a tight uniform grain, not prone to twisting or warping, unlike Meranti, which will most likely warp over time.

CANVAS WRAP BORDER OPTIONS

Here are some examples of the options when preparing your images for printing on canvas. In all examples below, the finished (framed) image remains the same size, the border size remains the same, only the border treatment changes.

50mm White border only. The printed image will finish on the front edge of the stretcher frame.

40mm coloured border (side) plus 10mm white. The coloured are will show on the sides of the stretcher frame.

Entire image enlarged by 40mm on all sides plus 10mm white. The area inside the dotted white line will show on the front of the stretcher. The area outside will be on the sides.

The image edges have been copied and reversed to create extended 40mm border on each side plus 10mm white for back. Notice the wave in the foreground – this method is may not be suitable in all cases. The area inside the dotted white line will show on the front of the stretcher.