PageMaker instructions

• We accept files from PageMaker up to version 7 from both Mac and PC. Create a PDF file, if possible, using these Distiller settings.
• Set your page size to the trim size of your finished product (i.e. business card's page size is 3.5" x 2").
• Include 1/8" bleed if applicable.
• Include all fonts.
• If you are using a PC version of PageMaker, be aware that your fonts may not work properly because we must run them through converter software to work on the mac. Using a standard font like "Times" will help eliminate any problems.
• Do not apply text attributes such as bold, or italics with the help of PageMaker. If you need a word bolded, use a font which is already bolded. ie. Times Bold
• If you are using a raster/bitmapped graphic, the resolution must not exceed 350 dpi. Line-art should not exceed 1200 dpi. These resolutions are assuming the graphic has been sized correctly to be placed at 100% in PageMaker with no reduction or enlargement needed.
• Be sure to convert all colors and graphics to CMYK process.
• If you use a black background, set the color for the black as follows: C=40%, M=40%, Y=20%, K=100%.
• When you import (place) a graphic and the message asks you if you want to store the graphic in the file, choose NO. This will link the graphic, keeping your PageMaker file small.
• All graphics must be in EPS format.
• When you have everything set up correctly, do a "save as" and rename the file. This will make the file as small as possible. PageMaker doesn't automatically reduce the file to it's smallest size everytime you save it.
• Put all the linked graphics, fonts and PageMaker file into a folder.
• Zip or Stuff the folder.

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