The following guide and tips will be helpful in preparing your digital files. We also have an expanded version above available for download. It contains additional information and explanations of common terms to help us communicate better with you.
If you have any questions, please call us at: (877) 938-0078. Create Documents in Page Layout Programs
• We accept files from the following software: InDesign, Quark, Acrobat, PageMaker, Illustrator and FreeHand. Caution: We do accept files in MicroSoft Word, but they may not reproduce satisfactorily.
• Create your document in the exact size of the final trimmed piece. For example, if you are creating a letter-size multiple-page document with facing pages, your page size would be 8.5x11, not 11x17.
• Create multiple-page documents in reader’s spreads.
• Extend images that bleed off the document page by an 1/8” (standard).
• Scale images no more than 10% up or down from their original size.
• Link images in your Illustrator and FreeHand files. Do not embed them.
Saving Support Files:
• Save all PhotoShop files in the CMYK color mode, which includes any nested or embedded files.
• Submit PhotoShop files only in the TIFF or EPS formats, and delete any alpha channels or saved paths in PhotoShop files.
• Delete unused colors in the color palette from Illustrator, FreeHand.
• Turn off JPEG, LZW, or ZIP compression in your PhotoShop files.
Trapping:
We prefer to use our own trap settings, however if you are comfortable doing your own trapping please indicate that in the comments section of your order. Please be aware that you will be responsible for any trapping errors.
Fonts:
• Be sure to include the printer and screen font for each Type 1 font, and all other TrueType or OpenType fonts.
• If you have used fonts to create EPS artwork: Either convert the text to paths or include the font(s).
• Use the actual weight of the typeface. Do not use the menu styling options.
Spelling:
As a rule, we do not check the spelling of documents because we are not privy to the jargon, product names or special pronouns of other industries. Please spell-check and proof-read your document carefully as we are not responsible for misspelled words, spacing or punctuation.
PC Files:
We accept PC files created in Quark Xpress, Pagemaker, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, and Corel Draw EPS files. Caution: We do accept files in MicroSoft Word, but they may not reproduce satisfactorily.
Media:
We accept the following media: Iomega Zip, Zip 250, Jaz, Jaz 2, CD, and Floppy disk.
FINAL CHECK LIST:
• All electronic files, support images and fonts on disk.
• All photos, transparencies, or art to be scanned.
• Include any special instructions.
• A PDF (For uploaded jobs) or a set each of color composite lasers and b&w laser separations.
• A mock-up (if applicable).
• A previously printed sample (if applicable).
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