Downloadable Guides
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Preparing Press Ready Files (1.1MB PDF)

Creating PDF Press Ready Files (2.5MB PDF)

Sending Us Your Files

Files which are less than 10 MB may be emailed to our pre-press department: art@colorprocess.com

Larger files may be uploaded to our FTP site. (Email our pre-press department for instructions)

We also accept file transfers through online utilities such as sendspace.com or yousendit.com. You may also send us your files on a cd or dvd.

Our pre-press department can handle any of your digital files or help design your project.

We have created the following guides to assist in the creation and submission of your press ready digital files. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

Quick Reference:

Resolution: 300 dpi
Color Space: CMYK
Bleed: 1/8” (0.125”) all sides
Fonts: Outlined preferred, if sending fonts include all fonts used
Preferred File Formats: high resolution .pdf, .ai, .eps, .tiff
Applications: Illustrator CS3, Photoshop CS3, InDesign CS3, Quark 6.5, Acrobat 8