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Corel Draw
 
_Corel Draw 7.0 (Call for latest version available)
 
_Windows or Mac OS versions
   
_Disk: ZIP, JAZ, 3.5" Floppy, or CD
   
_Send all Corel Draw documents, images, and fonts
   
 
  The following is a step-by-step guide designed to help you submit files that are ready to print.
If you follow it carefully, you will avoid many of the common pitfalls that often hinder digital files.
Remember:
If we are missing anything, this may delay your order.
   
 
  Layout > Page Setup... > Page > Size
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  Adjust your document to one of the following sizes:
   
 
Postcards = 6" x 4", 6" x 8"
  Catalog Sheets = 8.5" x 11"
Folded Brochures = See folding setups on prepress references page
Rack Brochures = 4" x 9", 8" x 9" (folds to 4" x 9")
Posters = 11" x 17", 18" x 24"
Catalogs = 8.5" x 11", 5.5" x 8.5", 4" x 9"
   
  IN THE ZONE
   
  Safe Zone = 1/8" margin from the edge of the page
Danger Zone = Area outside the 1/8" margin
Bleed = 1/8" past the the edge of the page. If you intend have an image to completely cover a front or back side of your document, then you need to be sure that the image extends (bleeds) at least 1/8" over the edge of the page. Do not end it at page edge (trim) or white will show on the edges.
   
 
  Edit > Properties > Bitmap
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All images are CMYK color mode
Tiff or an EPS (Do Not send Jpegs, Picts, Gifs, etc.)
300 dpi resolution (or 1,200 dpi for b/w line art)
Submit all images (Verify current link status)
   
  SCALING IMAGES
   
  If you scale the image after importing it into Corel Draw, the effective resolution will change. If you scaled the image up to 200% in Corel Draw, then the final resolution will be 150 dpi and considered low resolution.
   
 
   
 
  Edit > Properties > Fill
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Fill colors used in Corel Draw are CMYK
Stroke colors used in Corel Draw are CMYK
Gradient colors used in Corel Draw are CMYK
   
  COLOR SHIFTS
   
  There is a color-shift when converting from RGB to CMYK. Do not trust the colors on your monitor. We recommend that you proof your job at a local service bureau and get a calibrated color proof (Iris or Dupont Waterproof).
   
 
   
 
  Arrange > Convert to Curves...
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Submit all fonts used in layout as a backup
   
  CONVERTING FONTS TO OUTLINES
   
  When submitting an Corel Draw Document you may convert the fonts to outlines. All fonts will now be considered vector art. If you do not convert your fonts to outlines, be sure to send all fonts used in your layout.
   
   
 
 
File > Save As
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Corel Draw CDR Format
  1) Select Corel Draw CDR Format (default)
  2) Click Save CDR Format
  3) Click OK
   
  File > Export
   
Corel Draw EPS Format
  Click Save EPS Format
  1) Select General
  2) Check Include Header
  3) Select TIFF format 8 Bit Color Type 72 dpi Resolution
  4) Select Export Text as Curves
  5) Select Send Bitmap as CMYK
  6) Check Auto Increase Fountain Steps
  7) Select 256 Fountain Steps
  8) Select Advanced
  9) PostScript Level 1 Compatibility
  10) Select Page for Bounding Box
  11) Check Bleed Area
  12) 0.125" Bleed Area Box
  13) Click OK
   
   
 
   
     
 
Call your Sales Representative to verify files are ready to send by disk or FTP
Fill out the Job Information Form carefully
Mail or FTP the files along with a current mock-up to Printingpalace.com