Graphics

Alumicolor™ Graphics Capabilities

Resolution: Approximately 400dpi.

Print options: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5-spot color line art or halftone images. Alumicolor™ also offers a four-color process (CMYK) with photographic image reproduction capability.

Sequential Numbering and Bar Coding: Matthews’ Alumicolor™ process can accommodate your numbering or coding needs.

Formats: Matthews accepts most PC and Mac desktop publishing file formats. Preferred formats include:



Print-ready PDF



Quark Xpress



Adobe Illustrator



Adobe Photoshop

With photographic reproductions, high-resolution jpeg and tiff files can be used. All photos and graphic images need to be a minimum of 300 dpi at full/finish size for high-quality reproduction. Artwork needs to be saved in CMYK or grayscale. No RGB elements.

Sizes, shapes and holes/die cuts: Any shape up to 3 feet by 4 feet can be printed on a single sheet of aluminum. Larger pieces can be tiled together in segments.