How do we charge for Personalization / Copy Changes?

• Personalization refers to "copy changes," lines of copy that change between units.
• For example:
  • if a plaque has 10 lines of copy, and only 1 line is unique on each plaque, that is only 1 line of personalization. 
  • if a badge has a first name on line 1, and a last name on line 2, that is 2 lines of personalization.
  • In order to count as a copy change, rather than a setup, the lines must be in the same position and formatted with the same font, size and color. 

 

Personalization Requirements

• All copy changes must be submitted in Excel per our specifications.
• Download our template here 
• Format copy changes exactly as you want them to appear, paying attention to capitalization, extra or missing spaces, correct spelling, and line breaks.  
• Copy changes that do not meet these requirements, or Excel files that needs modification to ensure accurate data transfer, will incur a typesetting fee at a rate of $80 (G) per hour.

   

 

 Art File Setup 

• One .eps or .pdf template along with an Excel spreadsheet for copy changes should be submitted.
• Copy changes should be in text format, not outlines, to enable editing on your order and any future reorders.
• We will use your Excel sheet to generate the individual personalized layouts and send proofs for each. 
• Art charges will apply for copy changes submitted in .eps, .pdf .jpg or any other file format, other than .xls or .xlsx.  This is due to the time required to place, resize, color correct and troubleshoot individual art files. 
• Only use fonts that you have a TrueType format font file available for. 
• If we do not have the font, we will request the font file. If you do not have it, we will substitute a font that we have available. 
• If you have questions, please talk to us before setting up your file to avoid rework.

 

Keep it Simple!

• Submit all artwork with text in text format, not objects, for easier editing on your order and any reorders.