When creating documents to send to us for output, please ensure that:

• The document dimensions are correct
• No lines or anchored rules are thinner than .2 points.
• All images are correctly positioned.
• Avoid rotating images in layout software (i.e. Quark XPress, Adobe PageMaker). Instead rotate high-resolution images in photo manipulation software (i.e. Adobe PhotoShop).
• Vector Graphics (EPS files from Illustrator, FreeHand, CorelDRAW!) do not have excessive points and long paths have been split.
• Logos and graphics created in programs like Illustrator and FreeHand have the type converted to paths.
• The status of all imported pictures or links is "ok."
• You have used only fonts that you intended to use
• You have attempted not to use TrueType and Postscript fonts in the same document.
• All unused colors have been deleted.
• The pasteboards surrounding all pages are empty.
• Bleeds have been extended at least 1/8" beyond the actual document dimensions.
• Blends are not longer than 7". As a general rule due to Postscript constraints, banding will occur in blends longer than 7".
• Process Separation has been designated for all process color builds.
• If you are using Adobe PageMaker, do not embed graphic files when placing in document.
• If you are using Adobe PageMaker, do not embed graphic files when placing in document.
• Colors defined in Adobe Illustrator or other applications should be consistent - CVC, CV, etc.
• All documents have been laser proofed for the following:
  
  -Typographical errors
  -Trapping and overprinting (if you are doing trapping in-house for your files
  -Correct separation of all elements