Supplying Files

Supplying Files to Imprint Press:

BROAD GUIDELINES FOR THE CUSTOMER FOR SENDING FILES FOR PRINTING

Format:

1. We prefer PDF that should be centralized and single page PDF to be Press optimized. We need single page pdf and not double spread pdfs. 
2. File format should be mentioned clearly.
3. Ensure that images are in TIFF format with a resolution of greater than 300 DPI and match the final required print size. All colored text and images should be in the CMYK color mode, not RGB.
4. Do not use TIFF format for logos or text content.
5. All pictures / Tiff manipulations should be done in Photoshop only.
6. Ensure that crop marks remain outside the image area.
7. When handling Black & White jobs, please use grayscale images for the pictures.

Layout:

1. Ensure that the page size matches the specified publication trim size.
2. Ensure that there is a minimum 4mm page bleed extending beyond the trim on all sides of the page.
3. Safety margins: Type and other non-bleed content must clear the trim area by 18mm minimum. 
4. Page marks: pages should only contain crop marks. Color bars or other marks are not needed.
5. Black text and lines must be set to overprint.
6. All text should be in Vector Format.
7. To provide text files and pictures for scanning/corrections, we need the Application files with all links and all font families preferably in zipped folder.

Font:

1. Font type: Type 1 fonts are recommended. Type 3, Multiple Master and composite/CID should be avoided.
2. Embedding: All fonts should be fully embedded.
3. TEXT/ LINE:
4. Character styles: when possible, avoid menu-stylized. 
5. Character size: Minimum 6 point is recommended for reverse or multi-color type.
6. LINE/ RULE WIDTH:
7. Minimum width for single-color line/rule is 0.25 point.
8. Minimum width for overprinting or multi-color rule is 0.33 point.
9. Minimum width for reverse line/rule is 0.5 point.

Instruction: For Export PDF setting from InDesign software, please go through the attached pdf link –