What should I supply to Alfred Johns?

1. The document file.

The mainstream software currently supported at May 2005:
Macintosh
PC
  • QuarkXPress 4.11 -> 6.1
  • Adobe Illustrator CS
  • Adobe Photoshop CS
  • Adobe Indesign CS
  • Adobe Acrobat 7 Professional
  • Adobe Pagemaker 6.5
  • Freehand MX (11.0)
  • Corel Draw 11
  • ArtPro 7.0
  • and others - previous versions also accepted.
  • QuarkXPress 4.11 -> 6.1
  • Adobe Illustrator CS
  • Adobe Photoshop CS
  • Adobe Indesign CS
  • Adobe Acrobat 7 Professional
  • Adobe Pagemaker 6.5
  • Freehand MX (11.0)
  • Corel Draw 11
If possible, Mac’ format files are preferred.

2. Any linked files (tiff, eps files etc.).

  • These files are preferred in an editable format.
  • Please supply embedded scans in Illustrator also as links, make editable eps files from Freehand.
  • Scans to be supplied at appropriate resolution for final output.

3. Fonts.

  • If no further editing required, please convert all fonts to outlines where possible.
  • If supplied, both screen fonts and printer fonts are required.
  • Postscript Type1 and Truetype fonts are supported, Postscript Type 1 preferred.
  • Vendors such as Adobe, Bitstream, Linotype and Monotype may be used.
  • Supply .PFB and .PFM fonts and/or .TTF for PC work.

4. List all colours required

  • Including any special PMS colours.
  • List version of software used, ie: Illustrator 8.0.1 etc.

5. Transparencies and reflective art that are to be included in the digital file.

6. Laser print of file required. (Colour &/or Black & White). *IMPORTANT*

7. Information to be supplied on:

  • CD-R
  • DVD-R
  • Zip Disk
  • Electronic transfer.
If you have any doubts or questions, ask your rep.
Good communication will save time and money!

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