Information for designers

Files created in programs are accepted

Adobe Illustrator up to version CS 2.0

Adobe Indesign up to version CS 2.0

Adobe Photoshop up to version CS 2.0

CorelDraw up to version 15.0

Acceptance of files created in other programs is carried out after agreeing on technical issues.

Note:

It is highly undesirable to use transparency effects in Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW!.

To create such a file, we recommend using Acrobat Distiller v.4.05.

Be sure to pass the composite file.

Note:

You cannot use raster EPS DCS files to create a composite PDF file (except for layout in Adоbe Indesign).

Printouts on a color inkjet printer cannot serve as a color reproduction sample of the original

The document size in the layout program must be equal to the trimmed format of the finished product (for PDF files, this size may be larger by the amount of bleed).

It is unacceptable to use files with the same names and located in different folders (sometimes this leads to the substitution of one file).

The order must specify a list of all colors (quantity and type) by which color separation will be performed

When using color separation by triad colors (CMYK), it is mandatory that the colors of all image elements in the graphics file are described in the CMYK color model. It is unacceptable to use other models (RGB, HSB, ...). In the layout file, all colors of elements must have the process type, not spot or tint

All raster images must be 300 dpi, also made only in the CMYK model.!!!

When using Pantone colors, all objects of this color must be described in the same type scale

In Сorel Draw, all fonts are converted to curves

All fonts used in the work must be submitted together with the layout/graphics file

When transferring PostScript fonts, do not forget both font files (.pfm and .pfb on PC; PostScript font).

When creating a vector EPS file, you should use settings that convert fonts to curves

It is preferable to use PostScript fonts, it is undesirable to use unverified, homemade or edited fonts, as well as system fonts.

It is not recommended to mix TrueType and PostScript fonts in one work.

When working on a PC, make sure that there are no PostScript and TrueType fonts with the same names.

Make sure that the imported EPS files do not contain fonts in the layout/graphics file.

Note

If the program in which the layout was made allows you to convert fonts to curves, it is better to do so.

If raster effects were used in the Adоbe Indesign program, the fonts must be converted to curves

All related graphics files must be submitted together with the main layout/graphics file even if they are fully included in it

For related raster graphics files, only three formats are allowed: TIFF (300 dpi), Photoshop EPS, Photoshop DCS 2.

Note

Use Photoshop DCS 2.0 format only if you are printing additional inks. Set the following values in the options Preview - TIFF (8 bit/pixel), DCS - Single File with Color Composite (72 pixel/inch), Encoding - Binary.

Warning

When using the Photoshop EPS format, the Encoding option must be set to Binary.

All related raster graphics files must be in CMYK, grayscale, or bitmap color models;

Note

When using the Duotone color model, you must clearly understand what you want to get as a result. It is preferable to use the equivalent in CMYK.

For related vector graphics files, the EPS format is recommended

It is unacceptable to place elements in the layout through the clipboard, use embedded files created in other programs, place PSD format files in the layout. (except for layout in Adоbe Indesign).

If it is necessary to use illustrations in the layout created in specialized programs that do not support the CMYK color model (diagrams, tables), they should be converted to a vector (or raster) EPS (TIFF) format and the corresponding color model. It is more preferable to make diagrams using vector graphics programs and direct text input of the table in the layout program

When using related raster graphics files with a clipping path (clipping path in Adobe Photoshop, container in CorelDRAW! and others), you should monitor the number and location of nodes in the contour curve and, if possible, optimize its shape as much as possible. When processing a file containing an illustration with a complex clipping path, with a large number of nodes, or with closely spaced nodes, there is a high probability of a PostScript error, to eliminate which, as a rule, significant revision of the elements of the original file is required, which leads to a disruption of the order processing time

When creating an image with a large number of complexly arranged illustrations, it is advisable (if possible) to use one large-format background illustration assembled using Adobe Photoshop tools, instead of one or several illustrations with a contour overlaid on the background. This significantly speeds up the processing of your file on the RIP, and reduces the volume of the original file, and the end result looks more attractive.

It is advisable to avoid multiple nested EPS (EPS loaded into the graphics file, from which another EPS was made, which was loaded into the layout, from which... and so on);

Note

It is unacceptable to insert files from Adobe Illustrator with linked raster files into the layout

When using related graphics files obtained from other sources, you should check their content (color, dimensions, image quality for vector and resolution for raster files) before installing them in the layout

Check the accuracy of the dimensions and resolution of raster illustrations before uploading.

It is preferable to upload a file to the layout with exact dimensions at a scale of 100%. It is undesirable to scale, crop, and rotate it using the layout program

Note

All operations for scaling raster files must be performed in Adobe Photoshop, in layout programs it is permissible to change the scale within 15% (from 85 to 115%).

When laying out original layouts of full-color products, you must take into account the following

relatively small objects of black color (text in point sizes up to 20, lines, etc.) should always be printed on top of the rest of the image; (100% Black - Overprint)

large objects of black color (large point size texts, large plates) should be colored with the so-called "composite black" (C:50-M:50-Y:50-B:100). Otherwise, we will get a plate that is either "bald", i.e. gray, or transparent, i.e. the background will be visible from under it.

If the image in your layout is printed "under the bleed", it must be extended beyond the edge of the printable area by 3 mm. If this is not done, even a slight shift of the knife during cutting will result in a white strip along the edge of the sheet. If the layout does not provide for extending the image beyond the edge, we will have to do this, while

distortions associated with disproportionate positioning;

important image elements may be "cut

The common negative attitude of the staff of some reprocenters to the CorelDRAW! program is based on the fact that this program has a large set of special effects, which, when used by inexperienced users in certain combinations and modes, can cause difficulties in subsequent processing by the PostScript interpreter. In addition, not all tools and utilities of the CorelDRAW package are optimal from the point of view of prepress preparation. Below are the features to consider when preparing work in CorelDRAW!

When coloring objects, choose the color model correctly. CMYK and PANTONE Spot Colors must be used. Other models (CMYK255, RGB, HSL, Grayscale, PANTONE Process, TOYO, FOCOLTONE, etc.) cannot be used - this can lead to very unexpected results. For coloring black and white objects, it is recommended to use shades of triad black ink (CMYK model), not the Grayscale model

Effects such as lens, semi-transparent shadow, etc. applied to imported raster graphics objects are preferable to be performed in PhotoShop or rasterize them directly in CorelDRAW! Together with the object they are located above (this also applies to such effects used in Adobe Illustrator).

It is necessary to edit the shape of complex curves obtained after tracing raster images to reduce the number of nodes in them

When opening and saving files, you should pay attention to messages about the content of the style palette associated with this file; incorrect answers to the proposed requests can lead to overwriting all styles set on this computer in the file, then - to overwriting all styles of the file on another computer, etc. This significantly increases the file size and slows down working with it. It is recommended to view the contents of your Styles style palette (Ctrl+F5) and, if there are a large number of unnecessary styles there, delete them. The optimal way is to delete the style palette used by default (approximate location - C:CorelDrawTemplatecoreldrw.cdt) and restart the program. This automatically creates a new palette with a minimal set of styles. After opening the file through the Styles menu, you need to load this minimal set (load styles) and save the file.

As a rule, accepting an order for the output of multi-page works is carried out after agreeing on all parameters. To the elements mandatory for ordinary works, the following are added here

General layout of the publication

Symmetrical layout (mandatory for files over 8 pages)

Correctly assembled Collect: all fonts, images

Absence of system fonts in the layout

The cover for the thermal binder is laid out in a separate file taking into account the spine for the thermal binder

Elements in the layout for the thermal binder should be no closer than 7 mm from the inner spine

Black and white printout of the layout, correctly assembled and fastened.

All stamps (knives, creases, perforations) are submitted in vector graphics programs with an outline attribute without fill (no Fill, only Stroke), line thickness - 2 pt.

Objects for embossing and varnish are set to one size, with triad objects that will be underneath.

Correct preparation of a raster file (mainly for objects under varnish. Less often - embossing, varnish - only large objects, without thin, small elements)

Post-printing elements are NEVER scaled in layout programs.

In works for the spring, informationally important elements should not be located closer than 10 mm from the edge of the spring passage.