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Need Help? We are trying to compile a list of our most commonly asked
questions as well as providing links to guides and such. If you have any
sugestions or questions that will help us improve this site, please
let us know!
How
large of a print can you make?
We have a HP5000 which is caple of printing onto 60" paper. The printer
can actually print 59" wide with ink and we can print virtually any
length. Some papers are only available to us in smaller sizes however.
How
much does it cost?
Please see our pricing page here.
What
materials can you print on?
Please see our large format section here.
How
should I setup my files for large format printing?
You will be able to find a downloadable guide here shortly.
What
resolution should I use?
You will be able to find a downloadable guide here shortly.
How
long will my print last?
We use a UV fade resistant and archival ink. The durability of a print
is mostly determined by the paper/substrate it is printed on and wheather
or not it is an indoor print or not. Outdoor materials, such as our full
color banners will last 2-3 years outdoors before fading. Indoor papers
will last approximatly 50 years in indirect sun. Some of our archival
papers will last upwards of 200+ years when kept under glass and out of
direct sun.
What
about color matching / pantone matching?
Please see our color section.
Do you
sell displays?
Yes! We have a number of different displays. In the future you will be
able to browse our selection by clicking here.
How
long does it take to get a display?
Generally speaking, it takes about 1 week to get a display and print,
AFTER final artwork approval. However we can rush your order to fit your
deadline.
What
is a vector graphic?
A Vector graphic is different than Raster graphics such as jpeg's bmp's
and gif's in that they use math instead of pixels to define shapes. Vector
graphics are also resolution independent which means no matter how big
you print them they will always be clear. Below you see two graphics.
When you just look at "TEST" both files look the same, howver
when you enlarge a pice of it, it becomes clear that the vector file is
better.
Can
I make my jpeg/bmp/tif etc into a vector file?
It depends. There are programs such as Adobe Streamline and Corel Trace
that can convert simple graphics into vector graphics. Sometimes though
it is too much for these programs and you must trace out the whole graphic
by hand which can be qutie time consuming. Things like photographs can
never become vector graphics because they would be far too complicated
to be usable.
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