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Digital Printing / Offset Press File Prep Guidelines:
• DVD
• CD-Rom
• FTP
• Adobe Illustrator
• Quark Express
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Macromedia Freehand
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.ai .eps
.qxd
.psd .tiff or .jpeg
.indd
.fh
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*Other programs accepted, call for verification
Depending on your layout program, if you have the option to convert your fonts to outlines, please do. This will ensure your fonts will not default during the RIP. If you are unable to convert fonts to outlines, include all fonts being used in both your support files and your layout files (both the printer and postscript font for Macintosh computers). Make sure when making font styles in your layout bold, italic, etc., DO NOT use the stylize menu bars for this in your application program. The actual font (i.e. Times Bold, Times Italic) will need to be selected from your font list.
• All layout files created in Illustrator should have trim marks.
• All layout files that show full artwork to trim require a minimum of 1/8" bleed around them.
If you are working with Pantone colors in your files, please spec them clearly where used. Please provide proofs or color swatches if possible. IDP'S (Intermediate Digital Proofs) are strongly recommended for approval before final output if you are trying to achieve a specific color match. All color output devices vary in color. IDP's are an easy way to ensure you are 100% satisfied with your final output.
Support files should be created at 100% @ 300dpi before placing your final layout for output.
Vector is art is usually created in either Illustrator or Freehand. It is recommended if you are creating any type of logo or illustrations for your layout you use either of these two programs. By creating your artwork in these two programs, you can enlarge your artwork almost indefinitely without losing your clean edges.
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