Illustrator help

[lcramer53]

I'm using PS CS3, am comfortable with it and have been working with photos for several years now, manipulating, restoring, etc ...

Now, I've a request to do some decals. I understand that I have to use Illustrator (I think so that I can put in the 'cutout lines'. But, that's not my question.

I have created a wall graphic in PS to actual size (26x88) - it's a wall wine rack. Now, the printer guy says that he doesn't want psd files, only files created in Illustrator. I know that I can transport my psd file (save as ai) but, why?

He is going to print this onto wrap material and apply to an indoor wall. Since I created the file at full resolution & size, there shouldn't be any distortion or loss.

Can anyone help me understand this, please?
Thanks!
Sue

 

[timbearden]

I'm not sure of the details, but are there any vectors in the image? The whole benefit of using Illustrator is because you are working with vectors. Converting to a jpg or something else will still cause it to be compressed and could possible blur edges etc.

Just a hunch, but since I don't know what it is I can't help much more than that.