Print Specifications

Preferred formats are Quark, Illustrator and InDesign, but we also accept Pagemaker and others.
PDF files are preferred.
Build files to the finished trim size.
Where needed, add a minimum bleed of .125.
Specify rule widths. Do not use generic "hairline"option.
Do not use Quark styles to specify type. Use actual bold font for bold type, etc.
Indicate spot colors used in job.
Delete unused colors.
Jobs to be imposed should be created as single pages instead of spreads.
When creating spot color vignettes that fade to white, use 0% of the spot color instead of "white".
PMS color names must be named the same in all support files.
Images should be CMYK or grayscale. No RGB jpegs or gifs.
Images should be 300dpi.
Lineart scans should be at least 1200dpi and saved as .bmp.
Clipping paths created in Photoshop are preferred over those created in Quark.
Flatten layered files in Photoshop.
Media accepted are Flash drives, Zip disks, CDs and DVDs. Small files can be sent via email if compressed (zipped or stuffed).
Only send files needed to print the job, otherwise indicate specific files to print.

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