{"id":620,"date":"2016-02-25T16:58:03","date_gmt":"2016-02-25T16:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/?page_id=620"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:23:18","slug":"submitting-artwork","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/?page_id=620","title":{"rendered":"Submitting Artwork"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"row\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n<div id=\"leftNavBar\" class=\"list-group leftnav-list-group sticky-top\">\n<ul class=\"sideBarNav list-unstyled\">\n<li class=\" list-group-item list-group-item-action leftnav-list-group-item\"><a href=\"#GeneralGuidelines\">General Guidelines\u00a0&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\" list-group-item list-group-item-action leftnav-list-group-item\"><a href=\"#ScanningGuidelines\">Scanning Guildelines\u00a0&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\" list-group-item list-group-item-action leftnav-list-group-item\"><a href=\"#SendFiles\">Send Your Files\u00a0&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\" list-group-item list-group-item-action leftnav-list-group-item\"><a href=\"#ArtworkFAQs\">Artwork FAQs\u00a0&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\" list-group-item list-group-item-action leftnav-list-group-item\"><a href=\"#ArtworkFAQsSpanish\">Arte Electr\u00f3nico\u00a0&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"col-12 col-md-9 text-left\">\n<p><a name=\"GeneralGuidelines\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"itemTitle\"><strong>General Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When submitting your file via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carlsoncraft.com\">www.carlsoncraft.com<\/a>, please prepare it so it will not be damaged when being sent over the Internet. If you use a PC, please compress the file in a .zip format. If you use a Macintosh computer, compress the file using Stuffit and enable the Bin Hex Encoding option under File, Preferences in Stuffit. These make your file Internet safe and allow it to be opened by the receiver.<\/p>\n<p>Label your artwork with your Carlson Craft account number (and PO number if available).<\/p>\n<p>All artwork needs to be high resolution (600 dpi or higher for black and white, 300 dpi or higher for photo\/grayscale) and received in the size you wish to have it printed.<\/p>\n<p>Submit your artwork as a generic PDF. We will also accept EPS, TIFF, AI.<\/p>\n<p>Do not submit artwork from word processors (Microsoft Word, WordPerfect) or websites. They are not high quality and will not reproduce.<\/p>\n<p>Artwork should be in black and white unless it is used for full color printing, then it should be CMYK.<\/p>\n<p>An Authorization to Reproduce form must be filled out and sent to Carlson Craft for any artwork that was created by someone else (ex: photographer).\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PhotoAuthorization08.pdf\">Click here<\/a> for a copy of this form.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"ScanningGuidelines\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"itemTitle\"><strong>Scanning Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Scan black and white images as line art and bitmap at 600 dpi, not grayscale or free of anti-alias. Photographs and images should be scanned as RGB at 600 dpi.<\/p>\n<p>Images of lower resolutions will not be accepted due to our high printing standards. Check your scanner and software to ensure these capabilities. The best file formats for scanned images are PDF, TIFF and EPS.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"SendFiles\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"itemTitle\"><strong>Send Your Files<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Upload online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carlsoncraft.com\">www.carlsoncraft.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nClick Order Manager \u2192 Start New Order<\/p>\n<p>Enter Item Number \u2192 Select the correct order form and fill it in completely<\/p>\n<p>Upload File at bottom of order form<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Upload online at <a href=\"https:\/\/ftp.carlsoncraft.com\/\">ftp.carlsoncraft.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please contact our Customer Care team at 800-328-1782 to obtain the FTP login and password information.<\/p>\n<p>Click Select Items to Upload<\/p>\n<p>Enter the number of files you will upload<\/p>\n<p>Click Continue<\/p>\n<p>Click Browse and find your file<\/p>\n<p>Select the correct button for What to do if file already exists<\/p>\n<p>Click Upload File<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Email <a href=\"mailto:socialartwork@carlsoncraft.com\">socialorders@carlsoncraft.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the subject line, put your Carlson Craft account number (and PO number if available). (Do not use special characters, i.e.: #, !, ( ), because these are associated with SPAM and will not be received).<\/p>\n<p>Make your e-mail messages as detailed as possible to avoid confusion and delays;<\/p>\n<p>Include: File Name(s); Example: signature.tif and company_logo.tif.<\/p>\n<p>Please do NOT include the written order form in the same e-mail that you attach your artwork.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Mail your artwork on CD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Include order form in the envelope with CD<\/p>\n<p>Mail To:<\/p>\n<p>Carlson Craft Social<\/p>\n<p>1750 Tower Blvd.<\/p>\n<p>North Mankato, MN 56003<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"ArtworkFAQs\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"itemTitle\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Electronic Artwork<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I send my order form with my files?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carlsoncraft.com\">www.carlsoncraft.com<\/a>.<br \/>\nIf your artwork is e-mailed or placed on the FTP site then do not include the order form. Instead, please fax, phone, mail or e-mail your written order form to Carlson Craft.. In the special instruction area, please indicate &#8220;customer supplied artwork&#8221; and tell us how and when the artwork file was sent to us. Example: artwork e-mailed to <a href=\"mailto:socialartwork@carlsoncraft.com\">socialorders@carlsoncraft.com<\/a> on 7\/2\/26 or artwork placed on FTP site on July 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What types of files do you accept?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our preferred file format is PDF (Portable Document Format).<\/p>\n<p>We also accept PC files saved as:<\/p>\n<p>EPS (Encapsulated Postscript)<\/p>\n<p>TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)<\/p>\n<p>AI (Adobe Illustrator v10).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once my file gets to you, how long does it take before the order goes into production?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Normal processing time applies. However, if there is a problem with your file or if the file is not to our specifications, production will be prolonged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How are TrueType fonts different than other fonts you accept? Can I use them in my artwork?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A TrueType font is a combination of the onscreen and printed versions of the font. These are designed for home computers and do not follow printing industry standards. But, you can use any type font in your artwork as long as it has been converted to paths\/outlines.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"ArtworkFAQsSpanish\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"itemTitle\"><strong>Arte Electr\u00f3nico<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong> Instrucciones Generales:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anote \u00fanicamente los d\u00edgitos de su n\u00famero de cuenta con Carlson Craft Social en el subject line.<br \/>\nTodo el arte electr\u00f3nico debe ser de alta calidad de imagen (600 puntos por pulgada\/dpi en blanco y negro, o 300 ppp\/dpi para fotos a color o blanco y negro) Si es necesario indique el lugar y el tama\u00f1o en el que desea sea impreso.<br \/>\nEnv\u00ede su arte electr\u00f3nico en cualquiera de los siguientes formatos: PDF, EPS, TIFF, AI.<br \/>\nNo env\u00ede arte electr\u00f3nico desde procesadores de texto (Microsoft Word, WordPerfect) o desde p\u00e1ginas de Internet. No son de buena calidad y no ser\u00e1n impresos.<br \/>\nTodo arte electr\u00f3nico debe ser en blanco y negro a menos que vaya a ser impreso a todo color, de ser as\u00ed debe de enviar la separaci\u00f3n de colores, cian, magenta, amarillo y negro (CMYK)<br \/>\nNo env\u00ede archivos que sean mayores a 2 mb. Si necesita enviar archivos m\u00e1s grandes, env\u00edelos a www.ezftp.com. o www.carlsoncraft.com Para ingresar digite Socialorders, password es guest.<br \/>\nAntes de enviar sus archivos electr\u00f3nicos a www.carlsoncraft.com o www.ezftp.com. Prepare sus archivos para que no se da\u00f1en durante el env\u00edo a trav\u00e9s del Internet. Si va a enviar su archivo desde una PC compr\u00edmalo en un archivo ZIP. Si es desde una Macintosh compr\u00edmalo utilizando el Stuffit. Preferimos que sea con esta aplicaci\u00f3n. Esto preparar\u00e1 su archivo para ser enviado a trav\u00e9s del Internet de una forma segura.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Instrucciones para la digitalizaci\u00f3n de im\u00e1genes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Digitalice sus archivos en blanco y negro con una alta calidad de imagen a 600 ppp\/dpi, sin escalas de gris, ni utilice la funci\u00f3n que hace las l\u00edneas mas suaves (anti-alias)<br \/>\nFotograf\u00edas e im\u00e1genes se deben digitalizar como RGB a 600 ppp\/dpi.<br \/>\nIm\u00e1genes digitalizadas con una calidad de imagen inferior no ser\u00e1n aceptadas debido a nuestros altos est\u00e1ndares de calidad. Revise su scanner y programa (software) para estar seguro que se digitalizar\u00e1 con estas caracter\u00edsticas.<br \/>\nLos mejores formatos que podemos procesar son PDF, TIFF y EPS.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Instrucciones para los tipos de letra (fonts):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Todos tipos de letra (fonts) deber\u00e1n ser digitalizados como imagen, como archivos PDF, TIFF o EPS. Consulte su manual en caso de ser necesario.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Guidelines\u00a0&gt; Scanning Guildelines\u00a0&gt; Send Your Files\u00a0&gt; Artwork FAQs\u00a0&gt; Arte Electr\u00f3nico\u00a0&gt; General Guidelines When submitting your file via www.carlsoncraft.com, please&hellip; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/?page_id=620\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":611,"menu_order":13,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"training-education.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-620","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-02 20:03:48","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=620"}],"version-history":[{"count":45,"href":"https:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/620\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9925,"href":"https:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/620\/revisions\/9925"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dealerresources.carlsoncraft.com\/ResourceCenter\/Resources\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}