Large Format Color Services
Technical Considerations
- Two ColorSpan DisplayMaker 8-Color graphic arts printers (60" and 72")
- Full color prints up to 70" in width by any reasonable length
- Digital files can be transferred via disk, CD, email, ftp and our suite of web-based order tools
- Scan-to-file at resolutions up to 800 dpi saved to .tif, .pdf and .jpg file formats. Large format scan files can be enormous so we usually recommend a range of 200-300 dpi. Please consult with our color specialists for your specific needs.
- Scanned files can be distributed on CD or via file transfer (email and ftp)
- PlanWell Enterprise, PlanWell PDS and EWO web-based order and document management tools
Application Support
- Peninsula Digital, Inc accepts native application files from most Mac and Windows based professional design and layout applications including QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Photoshop and PageMaker. We also accept PDF, EPS, TIFF and PS files. Please consult with our imaging specialists for the recommended file format for your project.
Fonts
- Peninsula Digital, Inc maintains a large library of type faces and supports the most commonly used PostScript fonts. For fastest turn around, please supply all fonts (both printer and screen). Mixing True Type and PostScript fonts in the same document is not recommended nor is creating the file in one platform (Windows) and modifying in another (Mac). If required, our staff can perform font substitutions to make your document print-ready. Such modifications might incur additional charges.
Images
- For scanned images or digital photos, save your files in CMYK TIFF or EPS format (non-compressed) with a sampling of 100-200ppi for small format prints at their final print size. GIF and PICT formats are not recommended as results are very unpredictable and commonly yield poor quality reproductions.
Media Types for Large Format Color Printing
- Satin Photo Base
- Gloss Photo Base
- Clear Film
- Backlit Film
- Canvas
- Vinyl Banner
Finishing Options
- We have a wide variety of graphic arts over laminates to choose from including Gloss, Luster, Satin Matte, FloorGuard and Dry Erase in widths up 50".
- We have a wide variety of mounting substrates to choose from including 10ml White Mountback, Foamcore, Gatorfoam, Sintra, Illustration Board and specialty plastics in sizes up to 48" x 96"
- Our finishing touches include Trim Framing, Grommets, Velcro, Easel Stands and various other hanger systems and products
