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Ideal PDF

Providing an accurate, print-ready PDF is essential for reliable production and to meet expected ship dates. Below is a basic list of specifications a file should meet to ensure proper processing. Our preference is to receive each printing component (cover, text, dust jackets, etc.) as a single, complete PDF.

File Essentials

  • All Fonts are embedded
  • Text margins in the file are as desired and require no adjustment
  • Accurate trim and bleed box sizes are defined in the PDF
  • All files are built to trim size plus bleed added to all sides
    • Proper bleed allowance is required whether elements bleed or not
    • Text pages require 0.125" additional margin on all sides
    • Cover pages (including spine/hinges) require 0.125" additional margin on all sides
    • Lithocase covers require 0.625" additional margin on all sides
  • Media box size is equal to the bleed box
  • Minimum safety margin of 0.188" has been added to items not intended to bleed
  • Effective resolution of halftones is 300 dpi or above (minimum 200 dpi)
  • Effective resolution of line art is 1200 dpi or above (minimum 600 dpi)
  • File contains only the colors desired for final output
    • All elements must be process or spot colors. No RGB, CIE, or LAB color.
  • All pages are in the same and proper orientation.
  • Blank text pages must be included in the proper location
    • Please add blanks as needed to text sections so page counts are divisible by 8
  • No trapping has been applied
  • All overprints and knockouts are set as desired
  • Trim or register marks are not required and must be offset to clear bleed area if used
    • Your media box and bleed box sizes will not match as stated above if marks are included
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InDesign CS & CS2
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