READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO ENSURE PROPER FILE PREPARATION.
| 1) Computer Platform |
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Apple OS X (10.3) |
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Apple OS 9 (9.2.2) |
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Windows 2000 |
| 2) Media |
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CD |
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DVD |
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Zip Disk (100 MB only) |
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Whenever possible, please send the file to LSI on a CD. |
| 3) Page Layout Applications |
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QuarkXPress 4.1, 5, and 6.5 (MAC and PC) |
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InDesign 2, and CS (MAC and PC) |
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Pagemaker 6.5 and 7 (MAC and PC) |
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Microsoft Word (only to submit text - LSI will format) |
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We do not accept Multi-Ad Creator or Publisher files. |
| 4) Page Construction |
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All artwork/graphics must be linked and not imbedded. |
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Include all necessary fonts used in the document (both printer and screen fonts). |
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The document size matches the trim size of the piece. Do not float the content in the middle of the larger document. |
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A 3/8" margin is required within the trim all around the document (for all the content that is not to bleed off the page. |
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It is recommended that LSI handle trapping. |
| 5) Graphic Applications |
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Adobe Photoshop 7 and CS (MAC and PC) |
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Adobe Illustrator 8-10 and CS (MAC and PC) |
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Adobe Acrobat 4-6 (MAC and PC) |
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Include all fonts used in the document - or convert to outline/curves. |
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Save all imported images/graphics in their originating application. For example, do not send a .jpg file in a Microsoft Word file; just send the .jpg file. |
| 6) Resolution (of your file after it has been scaled to its final size) |
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300 dpi (photographic or graduated images) |
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600-1200 dpi (line art or flat color images) |
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Note: A 300 dpi image at 100% will become 150 dpi (low resolution) when it is scaled at 200%. For example, a 2" logo at 300 dpi enlarged to 4", will become 150 dpi. |
| 7) Color |
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All images/graphics must be one of the following: CMYK (Process Color), Greyscale, Bitmap (B&W), or DCS 2.0 (Macintosh Preview; Single file with color composite; Bitmap). |
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Colors should be set as either spot or CYMK (Process Color). |
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Convert RGB to CYMK using Photoshop. |
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If using a spot color, your image/graphic should be built with the exact Pantone color names you are using in your page layout. |
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If files are to be available in color, B&W, or greyscale, then we need to receive the files in color, B&W, or greyscale. |
| 8) File Formats |
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Save images/graphics as one of the following: TIFF (Pixel images), or EPS (Clipping paths, Vector or Line Art Illustrations, or Continuous tone). |
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JPG files are only suggested if the image/graphic must be sent via email. |
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Save Illustrator files as Illustrator EPS, with "Macintosh (8-Bit Color)" Preview format. |
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Do not save TIFF files using LZW compression ("None" recommended). |
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Formats not listed are accepted but not recommended. |
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When possible please send the native layered Photoshop file (.psd) so that production changes can be made if necessary. |
| 9) Fonts |
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Include all necessary fonts used in the document and graphics. |
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Suggested font format: Type 1 Postscript (MAC and PC). |
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Include both screen and printer fonts when submitting Postscript fonts. |
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TrueType fonts are not recommended (due to unpredictable results). |
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DO NOT USE ATTRIBUTES (i.e. bold, italic, underline, outline, etc.) - you must use fonts that are loaded in your computer (ex. Helvetica Bold Condensed 10). |
| 10) Proofs |
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Include hard copy proofs with digital files via disc. If files are sent via email, please fax a hard copy to 90.739.2020 and note the Purchase Order # and customer name on the fax. |
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If color is crucial, you must submit a color proof at 100% scale for reference. |
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