CREATING PRINT READY ARTWORK?

Setting up the file – PDF compliant files are industry standard and proper setup will help eliminate problems with color, font and trapping variables.

Layout:

• 1-up Single Page/Two Page Spreads: Use this layout if your project is a catalog, newspaper or will require saddle-stitching.
• Single Page: Use this layout for spiral bound or loose leaf projects.
• Use USPS guidelines for design if you project includes mailing. More information here: http://about.usps.com/publications/pub600/pub600_006.htm
• If you are not familiar with USPS print guidelines, contact your Plumb Marketing representative for additional template information.

Color:

• Set your file to print in CMYK color with 300 dpi resolution.

Fonts:

• Be sure to embed fonts in your PDF file. Note: Fonts used by printers are font families and require different fonts for each type face (e.g. bold, italicized, etc.)

Bleeds:

• Pictures and background extending to the papers edge is considered a bleed. Setup your project so that these extend out 1/8 an inch and include crop marks on all corners to the final intended cut size. Example:

Notice the additional space included (typically about 1/8-1/4”) around the final picture edge and the lines at the corner of the page. These are crop marks and the color that extends into that area is called a bleed. Making sure you have these included with your file will ensure you have a piece that is formatted for print accurately and prints the way you envision when you designed it.

Save file as PDF and send to your sales or marketing representative via email or upload files via “Upload File” link on www.plumbmarketing.com