| Disk Ready File Guidelines
GENERAL:
· Have you supplied a proof?
· Do not add your own crops or registration marks.
· Are all files linked correctly (not modified or missing)?
· Does your job fold? If so, click here for instructions.
FONTS:
· Have you sent all the needed files with the job? Screen and printer files for Postscript Type 1 fonts? Single file for the TrueType fonts? (All printers prefer Postscript Type 1)
TEXT/GRAPHICS:
· Are reverses and outline built properly?
· Does the black type/graphic need to be CMYK and not just black?.
· Have you avoided using small type (smaller than 4pt)?
· For text within graphics, are the fonts provided or paths converted to outlines?
· Did you use hairlines carefully?
· Make sure all scans are NOT RGB, but are CMYK, spot or grayscale.
· Make sure images are not placed at more than 130% and are 300dpi.
· Is there at least an 1/8" of bleed where images/elements bleed?
· Do not use JPEGs or EPS with JPEG compression.
COLORS:
· Are the colors properly defined? (spot or process)
· Have you deleted unused colors?
MISCELLANEOUS:
· Are unwanted items deleted? (including items on paste board)
· If you are sending your files via FTP or email, are they compressed into a .sit or .zip?
· Did you make a back up of your files?
Call Scott with questions at 970-242-3312, ext. 226.
Trapping is done by Colorado Printing Company and included in the price of your project.
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