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Notebook Art Specs
We accept PMTs, Stats, high quality laser prints, or digital art on Floppy disks, CDs, Jazz disks, or by e-mail, as well as art uploaded to the BIC website. Digital Art The highest quality art is VECTOR ART. It is resolution independent , which means it can be enlarged without affecting the quality of your imprint. Raster Art (continuous tone images) Raster Art is resolution dependent. When you change the size of an imprint, you change the quality. This means that the resolution (dpi or ppi) of your file is critical. Files must be at least 300 dpi. Grayscale and Bitmaps must be 1200 dpi. All raster art will be redrawn. When submitting your artwork, it is important that you include any files that have been placed or embedded into your art such as TIFFs. Fonts Convert your text into curves or outlines before e-mailing your art. If your software does not allow you to do this, please send all of the associated screen and printer fonts. Typesetting We can add text to your imprint at no additional charge. Choose from our stock type styles below, and send a TYPEWRITTEN version of the text, and specify typeface, point sizes and case. When type styles are not specified, our typesetters will set your copy for the best effect. Your copy must be at least 6 pt. type. 
When you choose script fonts, they are only legible when set in upper/lower case. Production Ready Art Black and white line art that has clean, crisp lines. We reproduce it into digital art. If possible, submit your art at 200% of the final size, and at the highest resolution possible (300 dpi or greater). Please, NO HALFTONES, SCREENS or SHADES OF GRAY. Artwork Standards All orders requiring production art should include black and white line artwork. We recommend camera-ready and digitally produced art for the cleanest, sharpest imprint. At no extra charge, BIC can set copy and do light touch-ups. Sois by BIC reserves the right to delay or reject any order based on artwork received. E-mailed artwork When e-mailing artwork, please include ONLY the Purchase Order number associated with your artwork in the Subject line. In the body of the email, include your company name and account number. Please be sure your email message is as detailed as possible to avoid confusion and delays. You can e-mail your artwork to customerservice@bicgraphic.com. Minimum line weights and type sizes Keep all lines .5 point or thicker. Screen Printing
Colors may not be exact. Different products and printing processes cause slight variations in final imprint color. Every effort will be made to match colors as closely as possible.
Stock metallic imprint colors are available at no additional charge, and are ideal for products that have metal trim. Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Metallic Gold, Metallic Magenta, Metallic Copper, Metallic Silver
Custom imprint colors, other than stock colors shownabove, are avaiable at $32.00(F) per color. Please submit PANTONE matching system (PMS) number. We will match to the PMS coated (C) stock only (Example PMS 203C). NOTEBOOK IMPRINT INFORMATION: Layout ALWAYS provide a layout and a hard copy of your art. Provide a color composite of multi-color images when sending in camera-ready art, or just send it in color, digitally (VECTOR ART preferred, FONTS outlined).  Imprint area is 4" x 4". Only available on front cover. Please allow 1/2" border from each edge. Screen Printing Minimum Line Weights and Type Sizes: The recommended font size for foil stamping and screen imprinting is 14 point type. Although we can accept artwork at a minimum of 6 point type, it can appear disproportionate against a larger notebook cover area. Lines must be .5 point thick. Debossing Due to the subtle contrast created from the debossing process, Helvetica or Times Roman font with a minimum font size of 18 point is recommended. Foil Stamping The recommended font size for foil stamping and screen imprinting is 14 point type. Although we can accept artwork at a minimum of 6 point type, it can appear disproportionate against a larger notebook cover area. Reverse type can be as small as 12 point type. Anything smaller will not be legible. Lines must be .5 point thick. Stock Foil Colors Colors may not be exact. Different products and printing processes cause slight variations in final imprint color. Every effort will be made to match colors as closely as possible.
Proofs A no-charge paper proof is required on new orders for Chipboard and Simulated Leather notebooks. For Plastic Cover or repeat orders paper proofs are provided upon request and include free overnight delivery or fax. Email proofs are also available. Proofs take an additional 3-working days. A color paper proof at $15(G) is recommended when color matching is critical and when colors other than our standard imprint colors are used. A free color paper proof will be provided on each notebook order over catalog quantity. Product proofs are available at $50(G) plus the die charge or screen charge. Please allow additional time on your order when proofing colors. Terms and Conditions Order Acceptance All orders are binding upon the corporation only after acceptance by BIC. Factory Changes Prices, terms and conditions, items and colors are subject to change or be discontinued without notice. Production Times Authorized Returns Merchandise found to be incorrect due to our error will be replaced at no charge when returned within 120 days from receipt of merchandise. Authorization from BIC is required prior to return of merchandise. Unauthorized returns will be refused and returned to sender. No credit will be issued for merchandise which is unavailable for return to BIC. Artwork Return Customer artwork, if available, will be returned if requested on order. Include company name and purchase order number on all artwork. Examples of items that cannot be returned include letterhead, photocopies or labels. Artwork will be held on a computer file for 24 months. Repeat orders submitted after that time will require new artwork. Art services provided by BIC are created in a digital format which cannot be returned. Catalog Illustrations Logos and other imprints shown in this catalog are for illustrative purposes only. They do not imply endorsement, nor are any items with these specific logos for sale to anyone other than parties expressly authorized by the owner of such designs. Product colors shown throughout this catalog may vary slightly from actual products due to inherent limitations in photography, film separations, offset printing and plastic molding processes. Additional Options You can take advantage of higher-quantity pricing for an item and have a different imprint, imprint copy or product color on some items within that quantity. You may choose from the following optional changes, at no additional charge, as they apply to the product ordered: imprint color change, copy change and drop shipments. Each change must be equal to or greater than the minimum order quantity per product. Standard Selections Unless otherwise specified, the following will apply:
Authorization Indemnification By placing an order with BIC, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to order, purchase and distribute merchandise containing the names, trademarks, logos, copyrights, etc. identified in your order. You also agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless BIC, its parent, subsidiaries and its affiliates and representatives, from and against all claims, liabilities and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of or related to any actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any trademark, copyright or any other proprietary right of such merchandise. This provision will remain in effect after delivery of your order. Shipping Information Standard Shipping 1. BIC Notebook orders will default to ground shipping (not Quick BICTM PlusTM) unless otherwise specified. 2-day service is also available at standard published rates. 2. Ground Parcel Service Rates are subject to change without notice. Due to fluctuations in fuel prices, if surcharges are incurred, these will be added to the existing freight charge. 3. BIC graphic USA reserves the right to change carrier and service level without notice. General Information 1. Requests to ship by U.S. Mail, or to a P.O. Box, will incur a $5.00(X) service charge, plus postage and insurance. BIC will not be responsible for lost or damaged products, or for the tracing of product shipped by U.S. Mail. BIC will not ship by U.S. Postal Service to Puerto Rico. 2. Any claims concerning lost, delayed or damaged merchandise must be made directly to the carrier. 3. F.O.B. Factory Shipping charges will be added to invoice. Please supply complete street address. BIC cannot assume responsibility for time delays in transit. Our responsibility ceases when merchandise is delivered to the carrier. 4. No charge split shipments/drop shipments cannot be less than the minimum quantity shown per product. 5. C.O.D. shipments not available. For additional information, including shipping charts and rates, please refer to the shipping information section of this website. |