Supplying PDF Data

We will always process an initial test disc if requested - please ensure the test includes any pages containing half-tones, tints etc.

Do

• ... provide files as PDF.
• ... embed all your fonts.
• ... use high resolution images in the PDF file.
• ... supply no more than one component per disc.

Do not

• ... use colour images in a file intended for black and white work.
• ... use Adobe 3 or True Type fonts.
• ... leave errors uncorrected.
• ... supply application files - the Barco system will only accept PDF files.
• ... use lines less than 25 micron in thickness.

Putting the files together

• Supply a list of files and the pages contained within them (use Order Information Form).
• Use logical file names.
• Use multi-page files.
• Ensure blank pages are blank.
• Provide pages in consecutive order.
• Supply pages as they will visually appear on the printed page i.e. if printed portrait, should be supplied portrait.
• Save as single and never double page spreads.
• If proofs are supplied they must be output from the final PDF file. They may be used for reference in the event of problems or queries but will not be checked for content.
• If you have compressed the PDF files, please state what compression software was used, and if possible include the decompression software.
• Save onto CD/R, 3.5" Floppies, FTP or email.

Detail

• All pages should be the same size and same reduction or enlargement factor should be applied.
• For bled pages the typesetter must set up the page size and include an allowance of 5mm all round.
• For production of half tone screens use: 150 Ipi for web; 175 Ipi for sheet fed.
• Mechanical diagram tints to be minimum of 7% going up in steps of 10% to maximum of 70%.
• Generate all images as black and white originals for black and white work, not mono chromed colour images.
• Material in Hebrew and Arabic script must be supplied in reverse page order.

Job make-up

• Job must have a minimum of 3mm bleed.
• Type and non-bleeding images such as logos, flashes etc, should be withdrawn 4mm from book trims.
• Number of colours in digital data match Publishers orders.
• Trim sizes are correct.
• Spine size is correct for cover / jackets / cover for case.
• Job has both trim and spine marks.
• Data has been supplied as PDF or PS.

Finishing Data (cover / jackets / cover for case)

• Must supply a separate finishing file for each finish (e.g. spot uv and foil = 2 files).
• Finishing data must be in one colour only and solid (e.g. 100%K).
• Finishing data must fit colour area exactly.

Supplying data checks

• Correct number of files have been copied to CD (e.g. colour file and spot uv = 2 files).
• Correct number of proofs supplied including finishing (e.g. colour file and spot uv = 2 proofs).
• After writing CD please check that CD is then readable and contains the correct files.
• View final PDF data to check that all is OK.
• PDF or PS data has been copied to CD.