Please submit files in Adobe Illustrator CC format. If an Adobe Illustrator version of your file is not available, please contact your Account Manager for further instructions.
PREFERRED FILE SET-UP GUIDES FOR ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR FILES:
ARTWORK GUIDELINES
GENERAL
Layered Adobe Illustrator files are required.
Illustrator files should include die lines and dimensions.
If an Adobe Illustrator version of your file is not available, please contact your Account Manager.
Maximum print area is 12.5” (317.5mm) x 38.58” (979.9mm).
FONTS
All text should be converted to outlines.
If outlined files are unavailable, all font files must be supplied.
PLACED IMAGES
Supply high resolution images, 300 ppi or greater.
Layered Photoshop files are preferred.
Embedded images will print as is.
RGB images will be converted to CMYK and may produce unexpected results.
COLOR
Art will print using CMYK Process.
Build art using spot colors when color matching is required.
PANTONE colors will be matched visually as closely as possible to the corresponding book.
Custom colors will print as supplied, unless color targets are provided for matching.
Spot channels are required for matching Pantone and custom colors in images.
Additional Orange, Green, Violet, and Silver inks are available for improved color accuracy.
WHITE PLATE
When a special white ink application such as a clear window area is required, a custom white plate must be included.
A custom white plate should be created on its own layer, using its own custom white spot color.
The white plate should be set to overprint the other art.
When files require a white plate and none is provided, additional setup charges will apply.
