St Ives Plc

Data Suppliers Colour Rules

All digital data should be supplied in PDF format:

  • Provide files in PDF.
  • Ensure number of colours matches print order (i.e. The black text and tone are combined, not as separate colours).
  • Include colour proof from the file.
  • Embed all fonts.
  • Supply on CD/R, or via FTP or email.
  • Postscript or PDF file to contain high-resolution images.
  • Use logical file names.
  • Must supply separate printing, blocking and spot UV files.
  • Blocking and spot UV - one colour only please.
  • Must be a composite image.
  • Please supply trim and spine width marks.
  • Please don't use Adobe 3 or true type fonts.
  • Please don't leave errors uncorrected.
  • Please don't supply application files.
  • Please don't use lines less than 25 microns.
  • We can extract data from FTP sites.
  • Images must be supplied 'upright' so that files do not need.

 

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