Artwork Preparation

Graphics guidelines

• We recommend that all artwork is produced at 1/4 size
• We accept most major software packages but we prefer Quark, Illustrator or InDesign
• Artwork is usually created at a quarter size
• Any images that are placed within you files should be a minimum resolution of 300dpi and placed in the 1/4 size document at 100%
• Please add at least 3mm bleed to your documents
• All fonts, logo's and images to be supplied
• Please supply colour or black & white hard copy with artwork
• Create the overall design as one scaled document, and indicate with crop marks where panels are to be split (for Maxibit 3x3 and 4x3)
• Create a print ready pdf then enlarge it to 400% and check the images are not bitmapped

System sizes

Maxibit Zap 88

Graphic Size: 880mm x 2400mm (of which 200mm goes into the cassette)
Quarter Size Artwork should be 220 x 600mm

Maxibit Zap 118.5

Graphic Size: 1185mm x 2400mm (of which 200mm goes into the cassette)
Quarter Size Artwork should be 296.25 x 600mm

Maxibit Solo

Graphic Size: 820mm x 2235mm
Quarter Size Artwork should be 205 x 558.75mm

Maxibit Network 3x3

Graphic Size: 3360mm x 2235mm (consisting of 2 end panels and 3 front panels)
End Panel: 660mm x 2235mm
Front Panel: 680mm x 2235mm
Quarter Size Artwork should be 840 x 558.75mm

Maxibit Network 4x3

Graphic Size: 4040mm x 2235mm (consisting of 2 end panels and 4 front panels.)
End Panel: 660mm x 2235mm
Front Panel: 680mm x 2235mm
Quarter Size Artwork should be 1010 x 558.75mm

Photographs

It is always the quality of the original photo that determines the quality of the final output. All imperfections will be more visible when you enlarge a photograph.

For the best result, be sure to:

1. Use the best image you can find

2. Scan the image with the right amount of information (Mb). Example:

• Network C-4x3 (404x223.5 cm), full bleed image: 125 Mb
• Zap 88 (88x240 cm), full bleed image: 60 Mb
• Original 8 (280x200 cm), full bleed image: 125 Mb
• 70x100 cm graphic panel, full bleed image: 25 MB

When displays are smaller you are more likely to view them close up. This is why a Zap will have a greater Mb to size ratio than Network. We recommend that you take note of the sizes here and don't make the files to big as the images might be hard to work with then.

Save images as EPS or TIFF files and choose CMYK or RGB. IMPORTANT: Make sure not to mix the two colour charts in any part of your document!

Illustrations

With vector graphics, you do not need to worry about the resolution or weight, as it is not built up from pixels. Logotypes should be vectorized for best print result. Convert all text to curves.

Colours

If you have a specific colour you would like to reproduce, it is a good idea to either send a printed colour sample or specify a PMS colour that the printer can use as a reference guide when printing.

Stage and Scene tips

Both Stage and Scene are printed on fabric, which has a seam sewn along the top and bottom for the horzizontal profiles. Make sure not to place text, logos or other small images to high or low in the artwork, as the seam may run across it. To make sure this does not happen, place the images 20 cm from top and bottom when working with Stage and 14 cm from top and bottom when working with Scene. Sewing Guide (PDF).