Tips for Preparation and Production
How can you submit your materials for print?
  • Web Site Upload or E-mail Attachment
  • Electronic file on disk
  • Rough, typed draft

What can we scan from?

  • Transparency or slide (indicate correct viewing side)
  • Color photographic prints and art illustrations (must be flexible)
  • Flexible art work
  • Scan included in the electronic file
  • We can not accept color negatives.

Can you furnish color separations or composite film?

  • No, our system is completely digital, not allowing hand stripping.

Important considerations:

  • Color/image enhancement: We can make color changes and/or image enhancements electronically to originals for an additional cost (listed under Special Services.)
  • Proofs: You must allow for proof out time. This includes time for the proof to arrive, time for it to be reviewed and approved or marked for changes, and time for it to be returned to our plant.
  • Original materials are returned to you with the color proof. If the proof is OK with no corrections necessary, keep the originals. If any correction(s) are necessary, return originals with the color proof.
  • Clark Cards reserves the right to decline to print any questionable material at our discretion.

When does the production clock start?

  • The day the order is received, it is in order entry. Production begins the next business day.
  • We work Monday-Friday, except holidays.
  • Production schedules are based on continuous production cycling.
  • Add appropriate days for proof out time. (Any time the proof is out of our plant for proofing.)