Custom printed promotional products and giveaways with your imprinted logo or personalized message.

 Magnets
 General Information

IMPRINT COLORS

Due to variations in monitor displays the above colors are not exact representations of the colors used for print.
• Metallic colors available. Additional charges will apply, must call for quote.

LAMINATION MAY SLIGHTLY ALTER COLOR(S).

PMS Color Matches:  For PMS color match, add $18.75 (G).
Due to variations in inks and raw materials, some matches are not possible. We will match as close as possible.
Four-Color Process Color Matches: PMS color matches are not possible. We recommend that a product proof be produced to ensure colors are correct. To insure repeat orders match the previous color, material specs, etc., please include a sample of the previous magnet with the new order. Due to variances in printing processes, an exact match to previous is not always possible.

ARTWORK
Electronic Art Requirements
If you are supplying your own artwork, following these guidelines is necessary to ensure proper print production:
We support the following software for Macintosh:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• QuarkXPress
• Adobe PageMaker
• Freehand
• Acrobat PDF (Press Quality)
Microsoft electronic files generally are not acceptable as output for print production. However, black–and–white files can be output from a high–quality laser printer and then used as camera-ready copy. Camera–ready copy is artwork that can be scanned without further preparation or changes. Halftone (screens) will not photograph well and should be avoided.

Art Charge: If art requirements are not met, art time will be billed at $40.00 (X) per hour. If customer waives the Art Charge, factory reserves the right to use submitted artwork as is, or reset as close as possible. Factory WILL NOT be responsible for any "clean–up" or "rework" deemed necessary to meet production standards.

We accept electronic artwork on 3.5” floppies, 100MB Zip disk, CD and e–mail (file size permitting).

Be sure to send all linked files, including all TIFF and EPS files for artwork placed in your document even if previously embedded, as well as all printer and screen fonts used.

All RGB defined colors and files must be converted to CMYK for four–color process
production.

Typesetting: Items with more than six lines of copy, copy changes, postcard copy, curved copy, schedules, and word magnets will be billed as needed $40.00 (X) per hour. The typestyle must be indicated or it will be left to the discretion of the typesetter.

Helpful Hints
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) file format is used to transfer PostScript image information from one program to another. The file includes PostScript code plus a low-resolution
representation of the image. Logos, illustrations and graphics that will be color separated should be saved as EPS files. TIFF (Tag Image File Format) is a widely used file format for exchanging bitmapped images (usually scans) between applications. Black and white line art or grayscale images should be saved as TIFF files. All grayscale artwork must be saved at the size of the finished document at a minimum of 300 dpi – black and white line art at a minimum of 900 dpi. Please submit TIFF files as a layered document, in case last minute modifications are required.

Always provide a list of fonts used within a document. This allows output technicians to download the appropriate fonts to their image setter or output device. Remember to list all fonts used with imported illustrations, or the output device may substitute a different font.

When supplying PostScript fonts with a job, be sure to supply the printer fonts (also called outline fonts) and screen fonts (bitmap fonts). Both must be available for proper output.

When supplying fonts, be sure to supply those used in the creation of EPS files. (They will not show up in your page makeup application on the list of fonts used.)

We do not accept TrueType or PC based fonts. Convert to outlines.

Specify fonts and their style (bold or italic, for example) by using the long menus in your publishing program rather than selecting bold or italic by clicking on a style bar. The menu selection will give you a more accurate representation of the font and style desired. On the Mac platform, clicking on the style bar allows you to select styles for which fonts don’t actually exist.

Limit the number of fonts used in each job.

Please avoid using fine serif fonts. These fonts are usually too thin and fill in or lose detail in the printing process.

Avoid saving EPS files within EPS files.

Avoid transparencies and Illustrator filters to create shadows, they convert to low resolution files.

Changes to previously sent art must be sent to Customer Service to ensure use of new art.

Digital Art requirements:
• Halftones must be between a 10% to 80% screen.
• Minimum Type size 6 point
• Minimum line thickness .5 point –––– Reverse copy or art 1 point
• Due to variances in cut, all copy must remain 3/32" inside cut lines. Bleeds to extend 3/32" past image area.
• RGB files must be converted to CMYK
• Metallic and florescent colors are not available
• Avoid serif fonts.

Silkscreen Art Requirements:
• Minimum type size 6 point
• Fine type or Serifs are not recommended for this print method.
• Minimum line thickness .5 point –––– reverse copy or art 1 point
• Halftone must be between a 20% to 70% screen.
• Due to variances in cut, all copy bleeding off the edge must remain 3/32"
inside cut lines. Bleeds to extend 3/32" past image area.
• Butt register not recommended. Please call for assistance.
• Trapping: 1 point minimum. If art is too fine we will overprint.
• Overprinting. We use UV inks, which are somewhat transparent. When overprinting 1 color on top of another the appearance of colors, may change.
Keep this in mind when creating fine details. Black however, will cover everything.
• Small trademarks/register marks with fine lines (less than .50 point) may appear as a dot.
• Avoid graduated halftones.

Offset Art requirements:
• Minimum type size 6 points
• Minimum line thickness .5 point ---- reverse copy or art 1 point
• Gradient halftone range 2% to 100% Screen tint range 10% to 90%.
• Due to variances in cut, all copy must remain 3/32" inside cut lines. Bleeds to extend 3/32" past image area.
• Avoid using Serif fonts in 4 color reverse copy areas.

PROOF CHARGES
Fax Proofs: Proofs will be billed at $7.50 (G) per proof, per copy change. If purchase order requests a paper proof, a fax proof will be sent.
E-mail Proofs: Proofs will be billed at $7.50 (G) per proof, per copy change. If purchase order requests a paper proof, a fax proof will be sent.
Silkscreened Product Proofs (applies to most flat flexible magnets): $10.00 (X) per color. Custom die-cut samples will have die pattern screened on proof. Actual die will not be made until proof is approved. Product proofs not available on Car Signs.
Offset/Press Proofs (applies to most Smartline cards): $50.00 (X) per color, per varnish, per side and/or per copy. All four-color process proofs and skin packaged postcard press proofs must be quoted. Call factory for quote. On all four-color process imprinted items we will produce a matchprint for $75.00 (X) excluding stock four-color process items.

COPY CHANGES
See individual items.

CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES FEE
There will be a minimum $40.00 (X) charge if an order is cancelled or changed after
artwork has been prepared. Customer will be required to pay for all work completed at the time of the cancellation or change. Our goal is to provide the fastest service possible. Due to the speed of our order fulfillment, charges for changes or cancellations may apply once the order is received.

E-MAILED ORDERS
E–mailed order and changes to orders must be emailed to Customer Service and cannot be submitted with artwork.

MEASURING MAGNETS
Flat Magnets are measured by multiplying the maximum length by the maximum width to determine square inches involved.

VARIANCES
Cut and Registration variance not to exceed 3/32". Due to variations in inks, materials, and press runs, colors may not match previous orders exactly.

Also, due to the shrinkage of material during the screening process, copy may not be perfectly centered or registered on each magnet. This applies to all magnets.

Due to technological advances in art and manufacturing processes, repeat orders may not be exact.

OVERRUNS / UNDERRUNS
Plus or minus 5%. Exact quantities, add 15% to invoice total. For orders specifying no
overruns, unders could exceed 5%. NO EXCEPTIONS.

PACKAGING
Items packaged bulk or as specified. The following special packaging options are also available:
Poly Bags - Flat Flexible Magnets 4" x 6" or smaller can be individually polybagged,
.08 (G). Poly bags are FDA approved.
Shrink Wrap - Flat Flexible Magnets can be shrink wrapped in quantities from 25 to 50,
.28 (G). All other quantities, call for quote.
Zip Lock Bags - Available upon request, call for quote.

PRODUCTION TIME
See individual pages. For Special Rush Service, Contact Customer Service for production time confirmation and additional charge. Production time begins when art and credit are approved.

3 DAY PRODUCTION TIME
	Available at NO RUSH CHARGE on stock Flat Flexible Magnets. One color imprint on white surface in one of our stock imprint colors. Halftones not available. Does not apply to custom, four–color process, or “5 SPOT Color Promotion” magnets. Catalog quantities only. Purchase order must specify “3 Day Production Time.” Production time begins after artwork and credit are approved.

RUSH SERVICE
For orders requiring less than minimum standard production time, a rush charge may apply. Contact factory for production time confirmation and charges. Add 20% to invoice in catalog quantities. Minimum rush charge is $40.00 (X). For orders above catalog
quantity, call factory for quote.

SHIPPING & HANDLING
F.O.B. Factory. Unless shipping methods or instructions are specified, we reserve the right to ship by the most beneficial means of transportation. Standard handling charges per box apply to all shipments, including 3rd party freight arrangements.

Foreign Shipments: Call factory for information and charges. All prices based on U.S. dollars and do not include tariffs, duties or brokerage fees, payable by recipient.

All shipments are F.O.B. factory.

Drop Shipments: Billed at $8.50 (G). Drop shipments include: different address same day, same address different dates (Due within 30 days) or same address different methods.

C.O.D Shipping charges: $10.00 (X) per box plus freight and handling.