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An easy way to avoid project delays and additional costs is to
ensure that you send 'clean' project files to Mid-American Printing
Systems.
By using this handy checklist, you'll be able
to optimize your print ordering experience with Mid-American Printing
Systems:
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Clearly indicate the filename of the document to print
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Include a hard-copy sample or PDF of the file to print
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Create the document with the same trim size as the final
printed piece.
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Include all source images in your document
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Raster images should be a minimum of 300 DPI
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Flatten source images and save them as TIF or EPS files
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Include all fonts used in your document (both screen and
printer fonts). Don't forget to check for embedded fonts
in images!
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Do not use the style palette to italicize or bold a font.
Instead, use the actual typeface such as, Arial Bold.
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Remove any unused colors from your document's color palette.
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Ensure all colors are CMYK or spot colors (please do not
use RGB or registration)
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Remember to extend images that bleed beyond the edge of
the document ¼". Also, keep any critical data
.125" from the edge of the page.
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Remove any fold or cut lines form the print image area.
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Convert all word files to PDF when possible
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Convert all files to PDF when utilizing Digital Printing
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Review the above checklist before submitting your next file to
Mid-American Printing Systems. Your proactive approach will enable
you to better prepare your file for print, reduce the overall project
cycle time, and eliminate additional file preparation charges. Feel
free to contact our prepress department with any further questions:
about file submission, or any other prepress issues: prepress@midamericanprint.com.
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