Print Preparation Checklist (Poster / Mailer)

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Job folder contains:

.indd file for output

image folder (if raster images are used)

fonts folder

PDF composite proof (press size)

PDF separations proof (smallest file size )

Output file:

has been stripped of unnecessary swatches

allows for bleed (at least 1/8”, .125”, or 9 pt.) if images print to the edge(s) of the page

Image folder contains:

files in appropriate file formats

files with appropriate filename extensions

only necessary job files

Raster images are:

sampled to actual size

not scaled, rotated or transformed in page layout
file

are CMYK, Grayscale or Duotones

sampled to correct resolution for halfone screen:

Screen frequency for this project is 150 lpi.
Image resolution is 300 ppi

 


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


Vector images:

are accurate tracings or renderings

contain a minimum number of control points

use oultlines for small amounts of display type

are stripped of unneeded objects and stray points

Fonts folder:

contains all screen and printer fonts

PDF composite proof:

has been correctly prepared for screen optimization
contains all images and fonts

PDF separations proof:

contains the correct color plates

verifies that all elements separate correctly

verifies knockouts and overprints

TWO backups are presented