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As your job progresses through the printing process, you may be furnished with different types of proofs.
The type of proof you receive depends, largely, upon the complexity of the job. Format may vary according to whether it was submitted camera-ready, in electronic form, or whether we, at Computerforms, did the original typesetting and layout.
If you are preparing the artwork yourself, please take into account the following:
Bleed:
Images, background colours and fills which are intended to extend to the edge of the page should be extended 3mm beyond the page to give a bleed. Text, boxes and other areas you need on your finished job should ideally be 5mm in from the edges of the page.
Layout:
Please supply everything in a "one up" basis. We will sort out the imposition for printing according to the job. I.e. one A4 leaflet on a 210 x 297 page.
Photo Scans and Images:
Ideally images should be provided at a minimum of 300dpi, size for size. TIFF images are preferred but we will also accept other formats including JPEG and EPS. Please take care with certain file formats as compression may be used which will reduce the quality.
Photos should be scanned at 400dpi, size for size, and saved as CMYK.
When submitting any artwork please mark the proof with any special requirements that you may have, such as matching a particular colour. Wherever possible Computerforms will correct minor errors in artwork supplied on disc to ensure it prints correctly. We reserve the right to make an extra charge if a large amount of work is required to make a file "printable" but we will always keep you informed if extra work is required.
When transmitting a PC file via disk or internet, please consider the following special requirements:
• PC fonts and Macintosh fonts can be slightly different, and this can cause type reflow in your document when converted.
• When files are sent to us on a PC platform, the originating designer should request a page proof to check for possible type reflow. Common PC type faces Times, Helvetica, Baskerville, Century Old Style, etc. have fewer reflow problems than less commonly used fonts.
• The use of TrueType fonts is not recommended. Postscript fonts are preferred.
• When using a PC platform, selecting commonly used fonts will speed your job through imaging and avoid the delays caused by uncommonly used type faces.
These proofs play a crucial role in assuring the quality of your printed piece. It is essential that you check them carefully. Please mark any errors or alterations in a contrasting colour and return them to us, promptly.
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