PREPARATION GUIDELINES FOR
ELECTRONIC REPRODUCTION

CREF: COMPUTER READY ELECTRONIC FILES

When using our web page, the use of the EPS template files posted is highly recommended to lay out your graphics  to our standard dies in the correct manner.

APPLICATIONS: Supported programs include: InDesign CS3, Illustrator CS3, PhotoShop CS3, Quark Xpress 6.5, PageMaker (5 through 6.5), Freehand 8

IMAGES: Color images should be in CYMK color space at a resolution of 350 dpi when placed at 100%. Other color spaces (RGB indexed) can be supplied but additional charges apply to convert to CYMK and resulting color may need corrections, especially if color match is critical. Contone image file formats should be TIFF or EPS.
NEVER imbed images when laying out your design. Always link them. This allows us to convert/correct/alter them if necessary.

FONTS: Include ALL fonts (screen AND printer versions for Postscript Type 1) used in your document, including fonts used in placed EPS files. Type 1 Postscript fonts are preferred. TruType can be used if necessary.

PLATFORM MAC: We prefer MAC platform but PC files can be accepted.

COMPRESSION: Jobs submitted via the Internet should be compressed into one file using Stuffit or Zip formats.

COLORS: Make sure your document(s) do not contain colors that are not actually printing. If your printed piece is supposed to be two spot colors, only two colors should appear in the color list. For four-color process only work, convert all colors to four-color tints. Any spot varnishes should be indicated with a specially created /named spot color.

TRAPPING: Please DO NOT attempt to trap your files.

HARDCOPY/SOFTPROOF: Please provide hardcopy printout OR a PDF file as a softproof with your job if possible. Hardcopy can be reduced to fit your printer. This insures we are correctly intrepreting your design before proceeding to contract proofs.

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