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As technology has evolved over the past 10 years, so has the world of graphic design. There are an infinite number of possibilities of how each project can look, and it is our goal to help you capture the most effective and impressive concept for your company. PIP Printing houses an on-site graphic design department with over 100 years of experience. We will do a full consultation with you to understand how your project will be used and who your target audience is in order to create a design that maximizes your message.

Our experienced staff also will accept your pre-designed file from virtually any program, and convert it to being print ready. See the list of programs below as well as tips to ensure your file is supplied properly. We will be happy to discuss any questions you may have when submitting artwork.


Mac Programs

  • Quark XPress
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe PageMaker
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Macromedia Freehand
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Print Shop Mail
  • PitStop Pro


PC Programs

  • Quark XPress
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe PageMaker
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • CorelDRAW
  • Publisher 2000
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • PageFlex


Tips:

  • When creating a PDF, embed all fonts and graphics
  • Include all fonts and graphics with original files
  • When doing full color convert everything to CMYK
  • When possible outline all fonts

 

Equipment:

  • Macintosh G5 Dual 2.4 GHz, 1.5 Gig RAM, 60 GB hard drive, Tiger OS
  • Macintosh G4 Dual 1.2 GHz, 1.5 Gig RAM, 60 GB hard drive, Tiger OS
  • Macintosh G4 Dual 876 MHz, 768 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive, Tiger OS
  • Macintosh G4 733 MHz, 896 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive, Tiger OS
  • 2 - HP Pentium 4 Dual 2.4 Ghz 512 Ram 50 GB Hard Drive, Windows XP Pro
  • IBM E-Server 400gb RAID, Windows 2000 OS
  • Iomega 100 MB Zip Drive
  • Iomega 250 MB Zip Drive
  • UMAX 11 x 17 format Flatbed Scanner
  • HP Scanjet 3970 2400 ppi 36 bit Color Flatbed Scanner
  • Lexmark Optra 1200 dpi 11 x 17 Laser Printer
  • T-1 Line for Internet Access
  • Screen Trueflow Digital Workflow
  • Screen Platewrite 4300 CTP Device
  • HP 5542 42" UV Inkjet plotter (Banners & Posters)
  • HP Kodak Polycrome 5542 42" Inkjet Proofing system with Matchprint RIPPress (Digital Proofer)
  • Kodak Plate Processor

 


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