What type of products and services do you provide?

Chicagoland Print2020-04-14T11:03:13-05:00Good question! We offer a wide range of products and services. To see a full listing and description of what we can offer you, check out our Products page.

How can I get an estimate?

Chicagoland Print2020-04-14T11:10:26-05:00Well, since you are here, we would suggest you use our contact form. Otherwise, the best way to ensure that we get all the information necessary to provide an accurate quote is to give us a call at (630) 202-7592 and speak with one of our customer service representatives.

What file format should I send my artwork?

Chicagoland Print2020-04-14T11:10:34-05:00You should always send your artwork in a PDF format with cut marks and bleeds extended 1/8".

What resolution should I save my photos and graphics?

Chicagoland Print2020-04-14T11:10:41-05:00The resolution should be set to 300 dpi for all photos and graphics intended for print. Pictures and graphics pulled from the internet are often low resolutions, typically 72 dpi or 96 dpi. Avoid these graphics, as they will appear pixelated and blocky when printed.

Why do the printed colors look different from the colors on my screen?

Chicagoland Print2020-04-14T11:10:49-05:00In short, printers and monitors produce colors in different ways. Monitors use the RGB (red, green, blue) color model, which usually supports a wider spectrum of colors. Printers use the CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color model, which can reproduce most—but not all—of the colors in the RGB color model. Depending on the equipment used, CMYK generally matches 85–90% of the colors in the RGB model. When a color is selected from the RGB model that is out of the range of the CMYK model, the application chooses what it thinks is the closest color that will match. Programs like Adobe Photoshop will allow you to choose which color will be replaced. Others may not.