Quality Artwork

At LendeSigns we create effective signage and graphics with impact through quality artwork. We can help you shine by createing custom artwork tailored with effective communications to help sell more product or services in a style created just for you.

The more information content you can supply prior to design the faster we can deliver a quality finished product with effective communication solutions.

LendeSigns Artwork Express Service. “The best, most efficient way to turn a product requirement into a product-in-hand.” Is to have informtion and artwork available and set-up properly. We will create the artwork for you if you can not. Please provide details and prepay to get started.

Please have all information outlined and send order info via email, then call on phone to confirm receipt and we can go over details of project. Minimum payment of $75 or 50% of estimate required to start custom order. Full payment required at shipping time on standard and custom products. Digital photos welcome for clarification.

If you are Preparing Art Files - Follow guidelines below.

Call with question before it is created. We can work out the best options.

Create your files with professional graphics programs such as with Adobe Creative Suites. Anything in cut vinyl requires VECTOR based artwork for cut paths as in Adobe Illustrator.

Please supply fonts with original job file. Create second file and convert fonts to outlines.
Or, duplicate font layer and convert fonts to outlines in this new layer. Name each layer FONTS and OUTLINED FONTS. Please hide the font layer before outlining.

Maintain layers in files for easy repair or modification. Save as (.ai), (.eps) or (.pdf)

Print and cut files. Place bitmapped file in Illustrator or work in Photoshop layers.

PRINT files with die-cuts require the VECTOR PATH cut to be named in a separate layer with a “CutContour” as spot color name. All paths must be closed without intersections.

File types that work best: vector.ai, vector.eps, .pdf, .psd, .eps, .jpg or, .indd. Please call to confirm if we support the software you are using. We are up to version CS2 right now.

Indicate desired cuts and folds with printers marks placed in the spec file layer. Include at least .125" to .25" bleed unless otherwise indicated. Many of our print products have templates available to help with your layout and crops. Please e-mail for requested template.

The files are printed in CMYK color profile, not RGB. Please convert to CMYK or let us know what RGB profile is used in the file. Unknown RGB files converted to CMYK during the printing process may have unexpected color shifts. Exception - images for “HotPrint” files can be imaged from RGB.

We also accept artwork supplied by our customers in the following formats:

Vector art such as Adobe Illustrator. If you use Corel Draw - “export” or “save as” Adobe Illustrator (.ai), (.eps), or (.pdf ) and supply fonts. Convert a second file, fonts to outlines.

Bittmap File Size: Construct the file at minimum100 dpi @ 100% size, any less and print will look poor and pixelated. 300dpi @ 1/3 size, or 200 dpi @ 1/2 size. Please ask prior to artwork creation for specs if unsure. Super High Resolution printing recommends 300dpi.

Test Print First, then send Confirm that your file can print on postscript printer then send.

Compress all Files into One File Folder: Include all your files, fonts, .pdf, .eps or .jpg links proof and graphics in a single “compressed” file. We recommend SuffIt Deluxe for the Mac and Winzip for the PC. Please note which is your file name for final output. (FA) final art.

Finally Choose a transfer method: If your file is 1.5MB or less try sending via E-mail. If larger please save to CD and mail or deliver to: LendeSigns, 280 S Lake Street, PO Box 741, Worthington, MN 56187

Via E-mail: lendesigns@mac.com Although LendeSigns website does not provide direct online ordering, customers can still place e-mail orders to us. Please send details.

Questions. Customers can speak to Steve during regular business hours.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm “ Central Time ” not on holidays!
Phone: 507-372-7200

If unavailable please leave a message with contact name and phone number for us to reply during normal business hours. Please send detailed sign request as follows.

LendeSigns reserves the right to make changes, at any time, without notice, in price, colors, materials, packaging, specifications, and product selection. Colors shown in catalog, print or on web are for representation purposes only. Actual colors will vary in different lighting conditions or printed surfaces. We output print through color profile management software.