Definition of Camera Ready Artwork
Artwork printed on white paper that is clean, crisp, black and white, and production ready, with no touch-up or changes required. Multi-color imprints require color separated artwork with registration marks. When using screens, please supply a separate solid overlay (not screened) and specify the percentage of the color to be used. The factory reserves the right to determine what is and is not camera ready artwork.

What is Not Camera Ready Artwork
We do not consider photocopies, business cards, faxes, letterhead or other imprinted products to be camera ready artwork. We can quote most jobs by using such artwork, but not for production art. Our art department can work from these items to create your finished artwork at a cost of $20.00 per hour. Minor changes will be made at no charge.

Definition of Digital Artwork
Artwork which is provided on compatible disk, ready for output with no changes required. Artwork provided electronically but which does not meet these requirements will require additional work and artwork charges.

Artwork Image: The artwork must be black and white only. No screens are allowed.

Size / Imprint Area: Printed artwork to be a minimum of 4". Imprint will be sized for maximum effect.

Fonts / Type styles: All artwork, whether sent on disk or by E-mail must include all fonts used. It is very important that we receive all fonts used in the creation of your artwork to insure proper translation.

File Types: All artwork exchanged electronically or on disk requires the file itself, all placed artwork, and all fonts used in the creation of the file. Include a paper copy of your artwork with disk(s). If sending your artwork by E-mail, please fax a copy, understanding that no job can be processed until camera ready artwork is received. Always keep a copy of your original artwork file(s). DO NOT send your only copy.
Color Requirements for Pad Printing - All Artwork must be black and white. For 2 colors; provide color separated artwork with registration marks. No gray scale or full color artwork. Specify PMS print color.

E-mail: If sending files via E-mail, attach your artwork file, all placed artwork, and all fonts used to create that artwork. Please keep file sizes under 1 megabyte total for all attached files. E-mail to art@hardhatusa.com.

File Formats
In order to avoid problems with fonts in your document, please convert all occurrences of text into outlines. Formats that generate bitmap images will not have problems with fonts but must be high resolution (400 dpi) to ensure that detail and clarity are maintained. If you have questions about whether or not your file format will work, please contact us at art@hardhatusa.com.