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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.
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File
> Document Setup...
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Planning
ahead when using Photoshop |
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Scan
your images as close as possible to the final size in your layout
to avoid scaling problems. Also, images should not contain excessive
resolution. Images with over 400 dpi resolution or 2,200 dpi
for b/w line art are over-kill. Reduce the final resolution
to reflect 300 dpi resolution or 1,200 dpi for b/w line art.
Remember to account for an 1/8" margin and an 1/8"
bleed when determining the final image size. Fixing margins
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Safe Zone
= 1/8" margin from the edge of the page
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= 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
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Image
> Image Size |
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300
dpi resolution (or 1,200 dpi for b/w line art) |
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300 dpi
resolution (or 1,200 dpi for b/w line art) after resizing |
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Submit
all images (Verify current link status) |
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IMAGE
SIZE |
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All
images should be 300 dpi resolution or 1,200 dpi resolution
for b/w line art. |
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SCALING
IMAGES |
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If you scale the
image after importing it into another application, the effective
resolution will change. If you scaled the image up to 200% in
Photoshop, then the final resolution will be 150 dpi and considered
low resolution. |
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Image
> Mode > CMYK Color
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Fill colors
used in Photoshop are CMYK |
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Stroke colors
used in Photoshop are CMYK |
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Gradient colors
used in Photoshop are CMYK |
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COLOR
SHIFTS |
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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
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Submit all
fonts used in layout as a backup |
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FONTS
TO BITMAP |
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When
submitting a Photoshop tiff or eps all fonts become part of
the bitmap artwork. Be sure to double check all spelling and
punctuation. It is a good idea to send all fonts used in bitmap
images as a back-up. |
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Photoshop
TIF Format |
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1)
Select Photoshop TIF Format |
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2)
Select Mac or IBM Byte Order |
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3)
Click OK |
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Photoshop
EPS Format |
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1)
Select Photoshop EPS Format |
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Select Preview Macintosh (8bits/pixel) |
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3)
Select Binary Encoding |
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4)
Click OK |
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Photoshop
EPS Clipping Path |
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1)
Select Window > Show Paths |
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Select the Clipping Path menu |
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Select Path to use for clipping |
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Set Flatness to 0.2 Device Pixels |
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5)
Click OK |
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6)
Repeat Photoshop EPS Format steps listed above to save
clipping path changes |
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Call your
Sales Representative to verify files are ready to send
by disk or FTP |
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Fill out the
Job Information Form carefully |
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Mail or FTP
the files along with a current mock-up to Printingpalace.com |
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