File Prep Guidelines

We can print from almost any file you send us, some work better than others though.   If you can make your file a PDF before you send it this often smooths the way.

Publishing systems such as the Xerox Nuvera, Fiery RIP's and Platesetters utilize print files known as "Postscript" files. We can create a Postscript print file when you supply a native (i.e. a Word file if you're working in Word) file in its original file format or you can create a Postscript file on your computer and send it to us.  A PDF is one kind of postscript file.

The advantage of sending a native file is that it can be edited at our end if there are any changes or problems with the file. We can also do the postitioning or (imposition) if it is a multi page document of sime kind. Typically, the biggest challenge in supplying a native file is ensuring that ALL fonts, graphics and linked items are included when the file is sent. There is usually a "collect for output" button of some sort in any program that automates the process.

Please provide us with the following information when you submit your digital files:
• File Name
• Application (software) and Platform (Mac or PC)
• List of fonts used in the document.  (not necessary if pdf or postscript files supplied)
• List of any linked graphic files. (not necessary if pdf or postscript files supplied)
• Name and phone number of contact person if we have any questions.

Please ensure that all printer and screen fonts, linked graphic files (and fonts linked to graphic files) are included. If possible, please use Adobe Type 1 PostScript fonts.

For further information on creating an "output ready" file, please link to our related desktop tip:
Creating Output Ready/Camera Ready Art

We will provide you with a proof for your approval before we run the job unless otherwise instructed. You will be contacted via phone, or we can fax or email the proof to you in PDF format. All that is required to read PDF files is Acrobat reader, Click on the link below to install, it is FREE.

click here to download Acrobat Reader

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE: 

WINDOWS:

Acrobat 7.0 (PDF Files)
CorelDraw 13
QuarkXpress 7.0
Microsoft Word 2003
Microsoft Excel 2003
Microsoft Powerpoint 2003
Microsoft Publisher 2003

Photoshop CS2

InDesign CS2

Illustrator CS2

* Microsoft Publisher file handling rates are higher due to the extra time required to process and correct these files.

MAC: 

Currently supported software:

Acrobat 8.0 (PDF Files)
QuarkXpress 7.3

InDesign CS3
Photoshop CS3
Illustrator CS3

* Please note that we are also capable of opening any previous versions of the above listed software.