Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Here you'll find answers to common questions our clients ask. Start by selecting one of the links below. If you don’t see what you need – call or contact us online.

  1. At what resolution should I save my photos and graphics?
  2. How do I go about getting an estimate from you?
  3. How long does it take for you to complete my order?
  4. Is white considered a printing color?
  5. Tips on how to save your design files
  6. What file format should I use when submitting my electronic document for printing?
  7. What files do you accept?
  8. What is a proof and why is it important that I look at it?
  9. What is the Pantone Matching System?
  10. What settings should I use to create a PDF?
  11. What type of products and services do you provide?
  12. Why do the printed colors look different from the colors on my screen?
  1. At what resolution should I save my photos and graphics?

    Resolution should be set to 300 dpi.

    Pictures and graphics pulled from the internet are often low resolution, typically 72 dpi or 96 dpi. Avoid these graphics, as they will appear pixilated and blocky when printed.

    Also note that you should save all photos in CMYK mode, not RGB mode when possible. Images saved in RGB mode may not print properly. If you are unable to save your image in CYMK mode, please let us know.

  2. How do I go about getting an estimate from you?

    Well, since you are here, we would suggest you use our online estimate request form. Otherwise, the best way to ensure that we get all the information necessary to do an accurate quote, give us a call at (405) 947-0099 and talk with Candace or Tony.

  3. How long does it take for you to complete my order?

    This varies with each order depending on the complexity of the job, the amount of design work or bindery required to complete the job. A good rule of thumb is 3-5 days after proof approval, but many jobs can be completed much quicker than that, and some very complex, design heavy, or bindery intensive jobs will take a little longer. If you have a specific date and time that you need to receive your job, please let us know as quickly as you can, and we will do everything we can to help you meet your deadlines.

  4. Is white considered a printing color?

    Not typically. Because white is the default color of paper, it is simply recognized as the absence of any ink. However, when using colored paper, white ink may be used if any text or graphic requires it.

  5. Tips on how to save your design files

    Make them print ready and acceptable for us to print.

    COREL DRAW:
    Saving your Corel Draw file as an Adobe Illustrator EPS
    • Embed all Images
    • Convert all your text/copy to outline fonts
    • Export as Illustrator EPS

    FREEHAND:
    • Embed all Images
    • Convert all your text/copy to paths
    • Export as Illustrator EPS or PDF

    PAGEMAKER:
    Saving your PageMaker file as an EPS
    • Embed all Images
    • Convert all your text/copy to outline fonts
    • Export your file as an EPS using the below settings:
    Postscript Level 2
    CMYK Mode
    TIFF format and
    Binary

    PUBLISHER:
    You will need to have the full version of Adobe Acrobat PDF. If you don’t please download and use our Adobe Job Ready Program. If you do have the full version of Adobe Acrobat PDF please follow the steps below.
    Under File, Print, select Adobe PDF writer
    Under Properties select Press Quality and Save your PDF

  6. What file format should I use when submitting my electronic document for printing?

    PDF (Portable Document Format) is the most common and preferred file format for submitting digital documents. With the installation of a PDF print driver on your computer, virtually any program can generate a PDF file suitable for printing. Both commercial and free PDF print drivers are available online for download from different sources.

  7. What files do you accept?

    Our preferred file format is PDF. We will also accept files from the Adobe Creative Suite of products. We accept Quark files up to version 6.5. We can accept Freehand files, Corel Draw files as well as MS Publisher files. We also accept Word documents, Excel files and Power Point however with those file formats there are limitations. These can usually be overcome, but they do add time to production.

  8. What is a proof and why is it important that I look at it?

    In printing terms, a proof is a one-off copy of your document after all modifications and printing setup processes have been completed. It is your last and best opportunity to make sure that the print job comes out the way you want. By carefully inspecting the proof, you can help us assure an accurate, flawless delivery of your print job on the first run.

  9. What is the Pantone Matching System?

    The Pantone Matching System (PMS) is a color reproduction standard in which colors all across the spectrum are each identified by a unique, independent number. The use of PMS allows us to precisely match colors and maintain color consistency throughout the printing process.

  10. What settings should I use to create a PDF?

    What settings should I use to create a PDF?

    The best way for you to make a PDF file for us to use is by using our PDF JobReady option. On our front page is a link to the PDF JobReady. Simply click on that link fill out the registration form and download a small application which will create a new printer for your computer called "Send to Digiprintcom.com" Then simply print as you would to your regular printer only select Send to Digiprintcom.com for the printer. On the Resource and Support page we have a tip sheet which details how to install the application and then how to use it. Simply click the Software & Downloads link. Then go to the Layout & Design page. There you will find the Windows and the Mac tipsheets available for download.

  11. What type of products and services do you provide?

    Good question! We are a full service shop and offer a wide range of products and services. To see a full listing and description of what we can offer you, check out the Products & Services area in the Customer Service Section of our website.

  12. Why do the printed colors look different from the colors on my screen?

    In short, printers and monitors produce colors in different ways.

    Monitors use the RGB (red, green, blue) color model, which usually supports a wider spectrum of colors. Printers use the CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color model, which can reproduce most—but not all—of the colors in the RGB color model. Depending on the equipment used, CMYK generally matches 85–90% of the colors in the RGB model.

    When a color is selected from the RGB model that is out of the range of the CMYK model, the application chooses what it thinks is the closest color that will match. Programs like Adobe Photoshop will allow you to choose which color will be replaced. Others may not.