Embedded Files
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ZendTo is a free, online file transfer application that lets you securely send and receive very large files that are too big for standard email.
You should only make your equipment booking once you have sent your files, ensure it complies with turn-around time.
Please refer to the full guide on below on how to prepare your files before sending!
Please allow 2 working days for an email response to your request
Quick Guide:
Quick Guide:
Login to your university account
Add the printmaking shared inbox as the Recipient, acmprintmaking@shu.ac.uk
Attach files
Notes To Add: include what process and the required notes (see below)
How to prepare files before sending
How to prepare files before sending
File format
File format
Files will need to be in a format we can open eg: PSD, AI, PDF, JPG, PNG or TIFF.
SCREEN PRINTING
SCREEN PRINTING
File to be sent at least 2 working days ahead of your equipment booking. This is to allow staff time to prepare (coat, expose and dry) your screen.
File Preparation
File Preparation
For Screenprint images need to be:
Number of layers = Number of Colours (clearly labelled... Colour 1, Colour 2 etc)
300dpi
Greyscale (Remember % of opacity relates to half-tone dots)
Image should be set to the exact scale you want to print at
Files with text should be outlined (.Ai) or flattened (.psd)
Video tutorials can be found here
Required Notes To Add
Required Notes To Add
Material: Let us know what material you will be printing on to, i.e... paper, fabric, wood, acrylic, etc...
Crop Marks: Provides a guide to cut down material to correct size once screen-printed
Registration Marks: Required for than one colour
CYANOTYPE
CYANOTYPE
File to be sent at least 1 day ahead of booking. This allows time to review files and print.
File Preparation
File Preparation
Flipped (Mirrored)
Grayscaled then invert (negative)
300dpi
Image should be set to the exact scale you want to print at
Files with text should be outlined (.Ai) or flattened (.psd)
Required Notes To Add
Required Notes To Add
Crop Marks: Provides a guide to cut down material to correct size once screen-printed
PHOTOPOLYMER
PHOTOPOLYMER
File and design spec to be sent at least 2 day ahead of booking. You must also drop off your metal if you wish to use your own stock. This allows time to review files, laminate metal plates and print.
File Preparation
File Preparation
Etching: Flipped (Mirrored)
Intaglio: Do not flip/mirror
300dpi
Image should be set to the exact scale you want to print at
Files with text should be outlined (.Ai) or flattened (.psd)
Required Notes To Add
Required Notes To Add
Process: Etch or Intaglio
Plate size(s)
Whether its your stock OR our stock
Crop Marks: Provides a guide to cut down material to correct size once screen-printed
Video Guide
Video Guide
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