Electronic File Requirements
WE ACCEPT MAC AND PC
FILES
ACCEPTABLE DISKS
3 1/2" Floppy Disks;
44, 88, 200 MB Syquest; Zip Disk;
Jaz Disk; CD ROMs and DVD ROMs.
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ACCEPTABLE PROGRAMS
IN ONE JOB FOLDER INCLUDE:
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The layout file(s) and all support files
(Flattened TIFF, EPS, and all original files).
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All hi-resolution scanned images must be
converted to CMYK with the resolution between 275 - 350
DPI
at final size. Please supply only what is necessary
to output
file correctly.
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In a separate folder titled "Fonts":
both printer and screen fonts if you're using Postscript Fonts
or a single suitcase if you use true type. Do not mix the
two.
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Support files: logos, blends, or other artwork
and any fonts used in these files.
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PROCESS COLORS
Use CMYK "process" colors whenever
creating new colors.
Select the "Process" box
in the color palette.
PMS colors are also accepted. Be sure the "Process"
box is not selected for any PMS colors and
note the PMS colors on the layout. All Black backgrounds
should be setup as
40% cyan, 35% magenta, 35% yellow, and 100% black.
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BLEEDS
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Colors and photos extending to the trim must
go
at least 1/16" past the trim on postcard products
and 1/8" past the trim edge on all other products.
TYPE SAFETY
Type safety is the distance text must be placed inside of the trim line
to ensure that it is not accidentally cut off when trimmed to final size.
We recommend type safeties should always be 3/16" (.1875")
inside your document's final trim edge.
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TRAPPING
Will be handled by Dynacolor. Please do not
trap any files.
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FOLDS
COMPRESSED FILES
Need to be self-extracting or sent with the
decompression program.
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ACTUAL SIZE PRINTOUTS
The final corrected file must be sent
with each order. The printout should include
crop marks and all color breaks should be indicated.
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