Technical Information
Checklist for Supply of Digital Data
• CMYK Graphics should be scanned at 300dpi minimum to final size, and saved as a single file EPS or TIFF format.
• Greyscale scans should be no less than 300dpi mimimum to final size, and saved as a single file EPS or TIFF format.
• Line Art scans should be no less than 600dpi and preferably 1200dpi.
• No RGB files please (convert these to CMYK)
Please ensure that if Pantone colours are used they are converted to CMYK unless they are intended to print as a spot colour.
• Do not embed profiles into images or graphics as these will be stripped out.
• Bleed should be included where applicable and set to no less than 3mm.
• Trapping should be set to default at 0.144pt.
• Avoid using artificial font transformation. Use the specific font required for Bold, italic, etc rather than slecting the bold effect.
• When using fine lines or rules in your document, please use 0.25pt as a minimum. Do not use hairlines.
• A proof should always accompany any digital file sent so that we have a reference.
• For data that is supplied in Word which includes graphics please ensure that the graphics are of the correct resolution and colour mode ie. greyscale, cmyk or black and white bitmap. because invariably these will be embedded and cannot be altered.
• If supplying PDF’s make sure they were created at "Press" or "Print" resolution and have all fonts embedded.
** Ideally pre-flight documents with a package such as Markwarze ( www.markwarze.com ) or Pitstop (www.enfocus.com ) **
• Finally, please note that this is supplied as a guide only, and if you have any doubts or questions then please call Dean Anderson at Burlington Press on 01223 870266 or e-mail deananderson@burlingtonpress.co.uk
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For any more technical information please contact our Technical Manager, Dean Anderson. Tel: 01223 870266
