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Q. How are your transfers made? A. Our
transfers are not screen printed. They are made by hand. This is labor
intensive and while the cost may seem high at first glance, they are a bargain
when you add a screen printers set-up costs, etc., which our process does not
require. The first step is to image the art at 2540 dpi to film, which is used
to expose a carrier with the oil-based inks have been transferred along with
the adhesive. TOP OF PAGE Q.
What functions can custom rub on transfers serve? A. Custom
color dry rub-off transfers have many important functions in today. The ability
to transfer images of any color and adhere cleanly to a multitude of surfaces
is a vital component in many facets of design presentation. TOP OF PAGE Q. Can you print
gradients? A. No. Colors must be at 100% value. One color per
sheet. TOP OF PAGE Q.
Can you match special colors? A. Yes. Great pains are taken to
match the PMS color you need. Our results speak for themselves. TOP OF PAGE Q. How should I give you my
artwork? A. The best format is Illustrator. In most cases, if you can
give it to us as a vectored Illustrator file format, we should have no problem
working with your artwork. If we are printing your banner from a bitmapped file
(created in Adobe Photoshop or a similar photo editing application) almost any
file format at 3oo dpi at full size will work fine. For a detailed explanation of vector vs. bitmapped images click
here. TOP OF PAGE Q.
What software programs can you print from? A. We can print from all the
leading desktop publishing programs on both Mac and Windows platforms. These
include QuarkXpress, PageMaker, and InDesign. While challenging, printing from
programs such as MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or Publisher, is often successful
with no issues encountered. However, you can rest assured that if any issues
are encountered, STC will notify you before any action is taken. We pride
ourselves on our customer service and reputation. If you have images or
illustrations created in PhotoShop or Illustrator, it is usually best to supply
us with the native files rather than trying to convert or export them to some
specific format. TOP OF PAGE Q.
Do you accept Zip, Jazz or CDs? A. We accept 3.5 inch floppies, Zip, Jazz
and CDs. TOP OF PAGE Q.
What's the largest file size I can email you? A. We can accept up to 6 megs as
an attachment to an e-mail. TOP OF PAGE Q.
Can I transfer the files to you via the internet? A. Yes. We
have an Upload Page, which allows you to use your web browser to transfer your
files. To go to our Upload Page click here. We also have FTP
transfer available. For FTP info click
here. TOP OF PAGE Q.
Why shouldn't I use my web site images? A. Unfortunately, most web
images are optimized to load quickly, which means its file size is usually
small and its resolution 72dpi. When this small image is enlarged for banners,
the resulting image quality is usually very poor. TOP OF
PAGE Q. How do I store my custom
transfer? A. To help maintain adhesive quality keep your transfer in a
sealed plastic bag. Simply store with no weight on top and avoid excessive
handling till needed. Use within 30 days for best results. TOP OF PAGE Q. Is the STC order process
secure? A. Ordering via Fax is extremely secure. TOP OF PAGE Q. Can I place an order over the
telephone? A. Yes. Simply (203) 267-4467 and your info ready. TOP OF PAGE Q. Can you work with both Mac and
Windows files? A. Yes. We were there at the birth of desktop and have done
thousands of jobs on both platforms. TOP OF PAGE Q. How long does it take to create my custom
transfer? A. Standard turnaround for custom transfers is 24 hours. Rush
service is available. TOP OF PAGE Q.
How do you ship your banners? A. Choices available include
FedEx 2 day (most economical), FedEx Standard, or FedEx Priority Overnight. We
also ship UPS Ground. If you would like to use another form of shipping, please
call us. We will be glad to accomodate your needs. TOP OF
PAGE Q. What methods of payment do you
accept? A. We accept Visa Mastercard, American Express and
Corporate Purchase Orders after a credit application has been approved. Payment
must be received in full before the final product is shipped. Any other
questions you have we will be glad to answer. Simply fill out the form and
click Submit or call 203-327-1441.
