Electronic PrePress PrePress is an important key to an efficient production schedule. Following is a list of preferred programs fully supported by Pioneer: QuarkXpress Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop If you have files that originate from Pagemaker, Freehand, Publisher or Microsoft Word you must supply as a PDF. PrePress Tips Use only EPS or TIFF file formats for images because they must be 300 dots per inch (DPI) for grayscale and CMYK color photos. Scan close to original size and manipulate size +25% or -25% used in your layout program to ensure the best possible reproduction. Bitmap images can range from 300 to 1200 DPI. Readable Media: CD, ZIP disk, DVD, USB ThumbDrive, Memory stick, e-mail, and FTP site. High resolution PDF files can be used but remember to pull the bleeds. Furnish a mock-up showing folds and trims of your final file. This can prevent errors as your job moves through prepress and printing process. Image resolution must be 300 dots per inch (dpi) for high resolution gray scale and CMYK color photos and images. Include ALL printer and screen fonts. (If you are in doubt, please include all fonts). Images should be saved as CMYK (not RGB) format for full color. One-color or black only files should be saved as grayscale or line art. Delete unnecessary files/fonts from your disk. Provide a printout of the window screen or a report with the disk if possible. We are unable to adjust images embedded in your file. Include original photo files in raw form. Remember to: - Pull all bleeds 1/8" - Design fold on bottom of mail panel to qualify for one tab automation rate - List PMS (Pantone) colors - Add indicia/permit number to mail pieces - Use CMYK builds for four color process All spot colors (Pantone/PMS colors) must be same number and letter across all program/platforms. When using images from a digital camera, change resolution to 300 DPI before cropping. Also, include the original digital photo in its rawest form in order to provide access to resolution information. Images obtained from Internet Web pages are not considered high quality resolutions. Internet Web page resolutions are normally 72 DPI and are normally small in size. Using such artwork or photos can result in low quality output and jagged edges. Call one of our experienced staff persons if you have other questions.