How do I send artwork for printing onto my menu covers?
The reality for most customers: It’s very easy
The vast majority of our customers simply attaches and sends whatever electronic file contains their artwork via our product pages. Artwork files that we receive are typically in JPEG or TIFF formats (although we can accommodate other file formats).
It is the rare customer who has their artwork saved in the ideal digital format (see below), but that should not worry you because most customers simply pay a $70 one-time fee to have us adjust their artwork so that it is ready for printing.
The ideal format: It would be great, but this is not required
The ideal files for you to send would contain black & white vector outlined artwork. In practice, very few customers have such files (or know exactly what they are).
Multi-color designs should be sent with separate black & white files for each color in the design as well as a color file showing the entire design. Our online ordering system is equipped to allow you to attach and send multiple files at once.
There should be no fine lines or high level of detail in the artwork because images spread a small amount when printed. Lines should be at least 5 pts and lettering at least 24 pts. The artwork file should be at least 300 dpi.
Adhering to the above standards should allow you to avoid an art-reworking fee.
If your design needs to be altered before it is ready for the printing process there is a one-time cost that will not recur for future orders: $70.
Metal Die(s)
For each metal die that we have to create (up to 35 square inches): $90
*This is a one-time cost, as we keep your die(s) on file for future use.*We must create one metal die for each color used in your design
*If you have a multi-color design where two or more colors touch each other we will have to create an additional die that serves to differentiate the level of depression between the colors.
*The dies we create are specific to the width of the front cover onto which they are printed. Printing onto a wider or narrower product will require the creation (and cost) of one or more additional metal dies.
*For website orders we always assume that your design will fit within a 35 square inch space (the vast majority of orders fit these parameters). For larger designs please call to create a custom order.
Printing
The process of printing a one-color design onto your products is free.
When ordering 25 units or more: For each additional color used we have to repeat the printing process and charge an additional $2.20 per menu cover.
When ordering less than 25 units: For each additional color used the printing fee is $80.
Displaying artwork in a cut-out picture window
Cost per unit: $8.50
When ordering less than 25 units: There is a small-order fee of $80