Sheaffer Ordering Information

Shipping and Handling

Decoration Options

Screen Printing

Match Trim Color
For most writing instruments, stock imprint colors have been developed to match the trim colors or to complement cap or barrel colors. Simply request a "match trim" imprint.

Additional Stock Imprint Colors
In addition to "match trim" imprint colors, the stock imprint colors shown below are available.

Black	White	Red 186	Maroon 202
Burgundy* 208	Magenta* 205 (previously pink)	Pink* 211	Cream* 1345
Orange 172	Lemon 114	Athletic Gold* 116 (previously yellow)	Teal* 327
New Dark Teal* 316	Green	Forest Green* 341	Process Blue
New Royal Blue* 293	Reflex Blue*	Navy Blue 281	Purple* 2587
Brown* 1545	Charcoal Gray* 424	Metallic Gold 872	Metallic Copper* 876
Metallic Silver 877	Metallic Green* 8283	Metallic Blue* 8203	Metallic Magenta* 8085

These imprint colors are for reference and ordering purposes and may not be exact representations of the actual colors. These colors do not necessarily match the trim color of our Writing Instruments.

Additional Stock Metallic Imprint Colors
The stock metallic imprint colors shown above are available at no additional charge and are ideal for products that have metal trim.

Non-Standard Imprint Color Matching
The charge for non-standard imprint color matching is $30(G). Please specify the non-standard color number. We will match to the coated (C) stock only (example: 203C). For all magnets, mouse pads, and digital color graphics writing instruments, we will match to the uncoated stock color only.

Minimum Line Weights & Type Sizes
Minimum line weight is .5 at final imprint size. Minimum point size for copy is 6 point.

Laser Engraving

All Sheaffer® writing instruments include 1 line of laser engraved repeating copy or personalization (up to 25 characters) . Add $.60(G) per pen for second location or personalization. Add $.20(C) per pen for oxidation.

Templates
Item templates can be found on individual product pages at www.bicgraphic.com.

Please Note: If artwork has a white background, it will appear more translucent than opaque.

Layout & Hard Copy

Always provide a layout and a hard copy of your art so that we will know exactly where you would prefer art to be placed. Please provide a color composite for multicolor images. VECTOR ART is preferred; Photoshop (layered .psd) files are acceptable for photographic images. Text should always be VECTOR ART for sharpest imprint.

Layouts
For stic pens and retractables, the imprint layout will be right-handed. For two-piece writing instruments, the imprint/engraving will be horizontal and will use Layout A, unless otherwise specified.

Stock Cap Slogans

Add a stock cap slogan to the Sheaffer® PLCGR, PLCGB, PLCCR, PLCCB, PLR, PLB or S500B. All stock cap slogans are shown below. All barrel imprints will default to Snell or Times font unless otherwise specified.

PhotoFast Emblems

Sheaffer® — Clip
Available on a variety of Sheaffer® pens. $2.50(G) per pen.

PhotoFast Emblems
Set-up charge $18(G) plus $2.50(G) per emblem. Round, square and rectangular shapes. No minimum quantity required.

Production time: 5 working days for quantities of 250 or less. Call your distributor for lead time on emblem quantities over 250.

Custom shapes are available. Quote upon request.

BIC Warranties on Sheaffer® Writing Instruments

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Select Sheaffer® writing instruments are guaranteed against mechanical failure due to original factory defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of their first owner. Should such failure occur, please return the complete instrument to the nearest authorized Sheaffer® Service Retailer with proof of first ownership. It will be repaired or exchanged for one of comparable value, free of charge. Please visit www.sheaffer.com for additional information. This warranty does not cover loss, accidental damage, misuse or abuse. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which may vary from state to state or country to country. Applies to Sheaffer® Legacy® and Sheaffer® Prelude® writing instruments.

Limited 1-Year Warranty

For a period of one year from the date of purchase, Sheaffer will repair or replace, at its option, this writing instrument, free of charge, if it has a mechanical failure due to defect in material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover loss, accidental damage, reasonable wear and tear, misuse, or abuse such as improper use and care. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which may vary from state to state or country to country. Applies to: Sheaffer® Sentinel®, Sheaffer 100 ™ Series, Sheaffer® 500 Series and Sheaffer® VFM writing instruments.

Non-warranty repairs: $50 any Sheaffer® writing instrument plus $10 shipping and handling.

Sales (accessories & other): No minimum order but $10 shipping and handling.

Payment policy is in advance, preferably by major credit card. Personal checks and money orders will be accepted as well, but in advance of any repairs or shipment of purchased items. Please visit www.sheaffer.com for additional information.

Limited 3-Year Warranty

These Sheaffer® writing instruments are warrantied against mechanical failure due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from an authorized Sheaffer Retailer. Should such mechanical failure occur, please return the complete writing instrument with proof of original purchase to an authorized Sheaffer Service Center and Sheaffer will repair the writing instrument. If a repair is not possible in a reasonable period of time, Sheaffer will exchange the writing instrument for one of comparable value.

This three (3) year warranty is only valid with proof of original purchase and does not cover loss, accidental damage, misuse, reasonable wear and tear, or abuse such as improper use and care. This warranty may be transferred. Sheaffer is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from state to state, province to province, or country to country. Applies to the Sheaffer® Prelude® Mini.

Ink and Refill Information

Refill Information

Shipping and Handling

Imprints

Layout & Hard Copy
Always provide a layout and a hard copy of your art so that we will know exactly where you would prefer art to be placed on your padfolio or leather accessory.

Debossing
Due to the subtle contrast created from the debossing process, Arial font with a minimum font size of 15 point is recommended.

Foil Stamping
Foil stamping small type, reverse images and fine close lines tends to fill in. The recommended type is 15 point, including reverse type. Anything smaller will not be legible. Lines must be 2 point thick.