Napkin Artwork

To help expedite your job, we have artwork specifications (listed below), which must be adhered to. If your artwork does not meet the following requirements, we will not be able to use it. In the event that you need changes to your artwork, or a logo recreated to meet specifications, charges of $85/hr will be applied with a minimum of one hour ($85). Most graphics take about 1-2 hours to recreate. Turn-around time is 24 hours (M-F). A quote will be given to you once we see the graphic.

Please send us digital artwork whenever possible. We will accept camera-ready hard copy artwork only when absolutely necessary.

Digital Artwork

• Please email all digital artwork files to artwork@napkins-only.com.
  In the body of the email, please list:
  • Your name
  • Company
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Information detailing size, position, and color. Napkins may be printed using one to six spot colors or four-color process (10,000 minimum order). If spot colors, please indicate the PMS (uncoated) color number for each color used.

  Important: ALL DIGITAL FILES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A HARD COPY. We must receive a hard copy of your image (black and white, laser/inkjet print, copy, fax, etc.) along with your digital file that we can view and understand. A layout on paper allows us to expedite the processing of your order or proof and will eliminate most questions that still may exist after viewing artwork from a digital file.

• Please use VECTOR images/files (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, etc.) whenever possible. We accept raster images (i.e. Photoshop, EPS, etc.) only if they're 300 dpi at actual printed size, BUT we definitely prefer vector images.

  Note: We do NOT accept .GIF files or JPEG files. If JPEG or GIF is all you have, we have a service that can recreate your artwork/logo. This service is billed at $85/hr with a minimum of one hour's time. Most graphics take about 1-2 hours to recreate. Turn-around time is 24 hours (M-F). A quote will be given to you once we see the graphic.

• With vector images, all fonts must be converted into outline or curves before you send your file. All graphic images must be embedded into your file.

• We only accept raster images "if" they are very sharp and minimum of 300dpi at actual printed size. Also, please don't send us a raster image that is 300 dpi but smaller than the actual physical size needed. When a raster image is enlarged, it will tend to break up visually and/or slightly alter the color composition.

• Thin lines do not print well on napkins. We recommend using a minimum of 1pt line weight or more. Anything less will tend to break up. And for reverse line artwork, 2pt or greater is recommended. This issue also applies to small font sizes. Ideally, you should not use less than a 10pt font when printing on napkins.

• Tight registration is not recommended. There will be a variation of 1/16" to 1/8" on two-, three-, and four-color registration. 100% perfect registration cannot be held.

• Faxes of artwork for use as camera-ready artwork WILL NOT be accepted. If this is all you have though, we have a service that can recreate your artwork/logo, if your fax is sharp enough. This service is billed at $85/hr with a minimum of one hour's time. Most graphics take about 1-2 hours to recreate. Turn-around time is 24 hours (M-F). A quote will be given to you once we see the graphic.

• For the highest quality print, we recommend 600dpi resolution (output). Minimum required is 300dpi.

• Artwork must be black and white with no gradual fades. Halftones may be used (see next bullet). PMS (uncoated) spot color(s) must clearly be indicated on artwork.

• Half-tones and screens may be used but may print rough or chunky on napkins, especially images with lighter shades and gradients. For best results, screens should always be between 20-40% at 65 lines per inch. As a reminder, screens do not print as they might appear on a computer monitor or on a inkjet/laser printer. When printed on a napkin, they tend to be coarser with the dots that make up the image appearing larger.

• For simple spot colors (1-6) with no half-tones or screens, you may supply negatives right reading, emulsion UP. Please include spreads/traps of 1pt stroke.

• Thin lines do not print well on napkins. We recommend using a minimum of 1pt line weight or more. Anything less will tend to break up. And for reverse line artwork, 2pt or greater is recommended. This issue also applies to small font sizes. Ideally, you should not use less than a 10pt font when printing on napkins.

• Tight registration is not recommended. There will be a variation of 1/16" to 1/8" on two-, three-, and four-color registration. 100% perfect registration cannot be held.