Supplied files

We specialize in a fast turnaround of high quality print products, and can only achieve this if your file(s) are set up according to our guidelines. If you have any questions that are not answered within this specification sheet, please contact us by phone (519-426-7271) or e-mail (rick@secondaveprinting.com)

Preferred file formats:

QuarkXPress (only for magazines and multi-page documents) – Include all fonts and supporting images. Supporting images should be in CMYK colour format unless a Pantone colour is to be printed. Images should be prepared at a resolution of 300dpi.

Adobe InDesign – Include all fonts and supporting images. Supporting images should be in CMYK colour format unless a Pantone colour is to be printed. Images should be prepared at a resolution of 300dpi.

Adobe Illustrator – Save file in EPS format. Images should be embedded and fonts should be converted to outlines.

Adobe Photoshop – All layers should be flattened and files saved as .tif documents. Please make sure your document is in CMYK colour mode and prepared at a resolution of 300dpi.

CorelDraw – Save in EPS format. All fonts must be converted to curves.

PDF format – Files must be saved as a postscript file from your native program first, then ‘distilled’ using Adobe Acrobat Distiller using the PRESS setting.

Microsoft Word and Publisher are not recommended but may be used in some limited applications.

All .tif, .psd and .jpg files must be a minimum of 300dpi (600 is recommended) and in CMYK colour format.