Supply
all of the document files and all support files
that you want the printer to output on the disk
Include
all linked graphic files used in document.
Include
parent files for EPS and Photoshop layered
files used in document.
Make
sure every graphic and image file have a unique
file name. (Two different images cannot have
the same file name.)
Do
not change linked graphic file names after
they have been placed in the page layout document.
If you do, you must relink to the new file
name.
Use
the "Collect for Output" features
provided in Adobe Pagemaker, Indesign and
QuarkxPress.
Supply
all fonts
If
Postscript™ Fonts are used; include
both printer and screen fonts.
Truetype
fonts only have one part, but are more likely
to create problems in production.
Include
all fonts used in EPS files.
Creating
bold and italic type through the use of a
style menu or palette can lead to substitution
errors and other unpredictable results. Examine
your hardcopy carefully to be sure the bold
and italic text prints correctly.
Define
All Colors in your document correctly
Colors
used in EPS and Photoshop files must have
identical color names to those used in the
color palette of the page layout program.
Otherwise, you will have multiple plates for
the same color. Example:
Pantone 185 CV verses Pantone 185 CVC would
equal two different color plates.
If
the job contains spot colors, colors used
in EPS files must be designated “spot”
in the illustration or page layout program.
If
the job is a 4-color process job, colors used
in EPS files must be designated “process”
in the illustration or page layout program.
Have
all RGB images been converted to CMYK if they
are printing in 4-color or converted to grayscale
if they are to print in one color?
Supply
Hardcopy proofs of the latest version of your document
Include
copies of both black and white or color composite
and color separated versions of your electronic
files. Trapping and color separation problems
only appear when generating individual plates.
(You should run test color separations before
job is sent to McCain Printing Co., Inc. Once
job is received in the plant, any problems
with incorrect color designations will incur
alteration charges.)
Include
crop marks and plate names when printing separations.
Reduce image size as necessary to fit these
items on paper.
Items
requiring Special Handling
Bleeds
– Check to be sure that all bleeds have
been consistently set. Elements in your document
that extend beyond the document trim edge
should have a minimum of 1/8" of image
outside of Document size boundaries. McCain
Printing prefers 1/4" bleed.
Folded
jobs – Check the folds for your
document by printing a proof; trimming it
out and folding it. (For documents that 3
or more folds, each interior panel should
be 1/16" narrower than the one before
it.)
Duotones
and Monotones–
Save these image types as DCS2 files. Be sure
that color names are identical to those used
in the page layout program.
QuarkxPress
settings–
Do not set any background fills to less than
100% white or none. Colored fills can be set
an any percentage. The images will disappear
when ripped if white or none fills are not
100%.
Pagemaker
settings–
Do not use the tint feature in the color palette
to screen grayscale images. You must screen
them in Photoshop and place them in Pagemaker.
The color palette screening is not honored
when the file is ripped.
Font
selection–
Avoid using the keystroke page layout functions
that create bold, italic, etc.. Select the
actual type face required instead. This assures
that the font style actually exists.
Naming
of Files–
Only use Alphanumeric letters and numbers
when you name files. Do Not use spaces or
special characters such as dashes, comas,
number signs, etc. The only special characters
are _ and .
Names of the file should not exceed 20 characters/spaces.
Resolution– Our standard
is 300 dpi, but do not go below 175 dpi. Remember,
when you enlarge an image in a layout program,
the resolution decreases. (i.e. An image that
is 300 dpi, and placed at 200% will be 150
dpi)
