When we receive each customer’s files, our knowledgeable Pre-Press Technicians perform an initial check of the file to determine if there are any problems or questions. Our Kennedy Techs are experts at reviewing, troubleshooting and preparing files for press.

Here are some “tips” to help make your file error free and ready-to-go. After all, time is money, and we’re all about helping you stream-line your design costs:

• Build pages/documents in the following programs: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXpress, Freehand, Microsoft Word. Note: PC to Mac Conversion (most programs).
• Attach all fonts.
• Vector based files can have type converted to outlines to eliminate fonts, but note that it also eliminates the ability to edit text.
• Include all imported images and links with the files (even if they have been embedded).
• Color documents and/or imported color files should be CMYK or PMS spot color (not RGB).
• Scans and non-vector based art would be 300 DPI resolution at the placed size.
• Remove all unused text or graphics from the pasteboard outside the document image area.
• Keep text and objects not to be trimmed no closer than 3/16” from the actual trim size.
• Items that print to the trim (bleed) should extend 1/8” past the trim.

Please call 1.800.257.7896 or email info@kennedyprintingcompany.com.