Define page size as a final size. In case you're wondering, 13" x 17.75" is the maximum final size for the DI. A final size of 11" x 17", however, allows for the most efficient use of paper.

Provide the correct panel size for the style of fold you wish to incorporate in cases where a fold is required. The following examples may help you.

Please include all fonts used in your project to avoid delays.

Define all color names the same, using CMYK, in both your graphics and page layout programs.

Always provide a color proof.

Files presented for 2 color printing must be set up in seperatable PMS colors.

For a "rich black" in solid areas please use 60% Cyan, 40% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 100% Black

Convert all live color bitmap files from RGB to CMYK.

Save files as follows:
- PC images in Tiff format
- Macintosh images in EPS format.

Provide halftone images in EPS or TIFF format.

Avoid placing PICT files. If QuarkXPress pages are saved as EPS files and placed in another document, send the original QuarkX-Press page and any placed files required for the page.

Include the Freehand document when exporting graphics from Macromedia Freehand.

Scan line work at 600 dpi (dots per inch) or above. This will ensure optimum quality.

Provide live color bitmap images at scan resolutions of 225 to 300 dpi. DI work is output at 150 lpi (lines per inch).

Place all scans at 100 percent size or smaller. Enlargements could compromise quality.

Rotate, scale, and crop images before placing them on your page. Completing these steps in the page layout program creates excessive imaging time.

Create blends (or gradients) in Adobe Photoshop adding a gaussian noise of two. This step will help reduce banding.

Avoid saving screening information or transfer functions with Adobe Photoshop images.