WE
ARE PLEASED TO ANSWER ANY PREPRESS QUESTIONS YOU HAVE.
Supported
Applications
We
handle both PC and MAC formats. We accept files in most popular formats
including Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop, as well as
QuarkXPRESS and CorelDRAW.
Adobe Acrobat
PDF files, set for prepress, is the
preferred format for prepress workflow. (See
ACROBAT NOTES) Office applications and other programs are accepted with the
understanding that some file work may be required to prepare the documents for
print.
Proper
File Preparation
These
are a few simple directions to help you prepare digital prepress files for
lithographic sheet fed print production.
Provide
a Hard Copy Proof
Please
provide a printed copy with your disk. Check it carefully for size, spelling,
phone numbers and details. Design and content changes later in the process will
result in additional costs and delays. Note any special details including die
cuts, special inks, varnish or other production considerations.
Preparing
Your Files
Set
your document size to equal the trim size of your finished piece. Trim marks are
not required since our imaging software generates them. Do not prepare work in
printer or reader spreads. Extend bleeds by 1/8" (. 125") beyond the
trim on all sides. This applies to every file with bleed. Trapping should not be
set as we will control that with our imagesetter software. Ensure all high
resolution images are included with the document. Identify and prepare fonts as
required. Collect your file for output and delete any files that are no longer
needed in your document. Avoid covering graphics, images or type with white
boxes.
Colour
Specifications
Check
all images for colour space (CMYK, Spot or Special) and image resolution (recommended
300 dpi for colour, gray 600dpi, mono 1200 dpi) (Convert all images to CMYK,
Check Pantone Specifications i.e. coated/uncoated.)
Saving
Your Work
Name
your files and Label your disks clearly, Include a contact name and phone, order
number, date etc. On your disk, include a copy of every placed image in your
document including images, clipart and placed graphics. To ensure your files
will output correctly, please include a copy of all the fonts used in your
documents unless they are converted to curves. Please check your recorded disk
to ensure the file opens correctly.
Sending
Your Files to Us
We
prefer all customers provide disks for all digital files, We currently accept
files on floppy, Zip, CD or DVD for Macintosh and PC platforms. Disks provide a
permanent record of the document and ensure all file elements are together.
Never send us your only copy of any files keep good backups.
EMAIL
You may send files under 5 Mb directly to us by
attaching them to e‑mail. Please include contact information, sales rep
name, customer name etc.
FTP
Larger files should be uploaded directly to
our FTP site, Please contact us for your password and access information.
All
electronic files should also be accompanied by a low resolution jpg or pdf
representation of the job. This allows us to view of the work before opening the
complete document, To reduce large file sizes, Macintosh users should compress
large files into one file using StuffIt. Windows users should compress files
into one file using WinZip. The utilities are shareware and can be obtained on
sites like www.shareware.com and www.download.com.
Acrobat
PDF Notes
Prepare
files for prepress with consideration to the following: CMYK colourspace,
Downsampling to 300dpi CMYK colour, 1200 Monochrome, Fonts Embedded or to curves.
Acrobat assistance is available by calling our prepress team.
Preflight
Notes
Preflighting
is the simple process of checking your files. This can be done via many software
methods. These can check and convert RGB to CMYK, check fonts, check image
resolution and uncover and repair many other key elements which may pose a
problem when ripped to the imagesetter. Your skilled eye is still the key tool.
Please review your proofs and files carefully to avoid additional charges or
unacceptable results.
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