For Digital Prints to be of the highest quality, the following guidelines below should be followed.

1. Resolution should be 150 to 300 dpi/ppi or larger than 800 x 600px (1024 x 768px preferably) for maximum quality. Standard website images are created at 72 dpi/ppi, these low resolution images do not print well.
2. Color should be in CMYK to get a more accurate representation of color. Website images are usually created if RGB colors.
3. The print area for Digital Prints is 10” x 16”. 

VERSA COLOR™

We accept both raster and vector for our Versa Color™ transfers. Versa Color™ transfers look great on both light and dark garments. There is an automatic $60 set-up fee for all Versa Color™ orders.

1. Versa Color™ is a CMYK transfer, not spot colors. Color should be in CMYK to get a more accurate representation of color. Website images are usually created in RGB colors. Versa Color™ can not accurately replicate the entire full spectrum of colors.
2. Resolution for raster artwork should be 300 dpi/ppi or larger than 800 x 600px (1024 x 768px preferably) for maximum quality. Standard website images are created at 72 dpi/ppi, these low resolution images do not print well.
3. We require a vector clipping mask for raster artwork which can include an art fee.
4. Text that is not black or white anywhere in the artwork must be at least a point size of 35 to print clearly. This size is based on a standard block font (ex. Arial). Different typestyles may require to be larger.
5. Versa Color™ jobs are done on a case by case basis. Versatrans® reserves the right to have final decision in whether or not the art can be printed to meet our quality control standards.

ROSTER TIPS 

1. Supply the list/names typed in a Microsoft Word® or Notepad document as you want them printed (ex. First Name Last Name). We DO NOT accept Microsoft Excel® documents.
2. Please do not layout names in Microsoft Word® or Notepad with multiple columns, rows and/or headings. Send it with a single column list. If you would like to show us how you want the list laid out for a My Custom Transfer order, supply both the layout file and single column list file.
3. Please select a font for your roster from our stock fonts listed on our website and My Design Book™.
4. Send the list electronically either by attaching to your online order form or by sending it to artwork@versatranz.com.
5. There is a fee for rosters with more than 100 characters starting at $20. Typesetting fees typically do not go above $40.

RASTER vs VECTOR

Bitmap images, also referred to as raster images, are made up of a collection of dots or pixels in a grid. Because bitmap images can produce painterly effects, they can be photographic in nature. Bitmap images are defined by the number of pixels in the image (called resolution) and the number of colors contained in the file (called bit depth). The resolution of a bitmap file is usually measured in pixels per inch (ppi) and is set when the image is created. For example, when you take a digital picture, scan a piece of art, or create a digital painting, you define what the resolution of that image will be. If an image has a high resolution, the individual pixels are smaller and, hence, give the image a greater level of detail. In extremely low-resolution images, the individual pixels might even be large enough to see, resulting in stair-step patterns, also known as jaggies. When bitmap images are enlarged, the pixels are just made larger. For example, if you take a 300 ppi image and enlarge it 200%, the effective resolution on the file is 150 ppi.

In contrast, vector images are made up of paths, called bezier paths, that are defined mathematically. These paths were originally developed for designing cars and airplanes. The paths use anchor points and control handles to define the position and behavior of paths on an x,y axis, which gives you the ability to create free-flowing shapes that are clean and sharp. because the anchor points on these paths are defined as mathematical coordinates, they are resolution-independent and can be scaled to any size without losing quality or appearance. In addition, working with distinct objects and paths makes it easier to create and edit artwork. For these reasons, vector images are perfect for logos, maps, and other artwork that must remain in a scalable and nondestructive form like screen printing.