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Prepress References
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Errors in brochure size and folding can delay your order.
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Be sure your brochure size and folds are correct.
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If you have questions call our technical support staff at 1-800-227-7377.
PLEASE READ
The following contains information on submitting fonts, RGB-CMYK
color management, decimals-fractions measurements, and brochure folding.
Without a doubt this page is one of the most important pages to be referenced
when submitting files. If you are unsure about any content on this page, please
call our technical support staff and ask for assistance. By taking an extra few
minutes of your time setting up the job correctly in the beginning, you could
save lots of money and precious turnaround time in the end.
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Fonts
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All fonts and font parts should be submitted |
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Macintosh Fonts:
Macintosh fonts are usually located in the fonts folder within the
system folder.
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| Windows Fonts:
Windows fonts are usually located in the fonts folder within the Windows\System
folder.
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RGB – CMYK Color
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RGB
Stands for Red, Green, Blue; the primary colors
of visible light. RGB depends on a light source to create color. Your monitor,
for example, creates color by emitting light though red, green, and blue
phospors.
CMYK
Stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black; the
colors used in four color process printing. CMYK is based on the light
absorbing quality of ink printed on paper.
COLOR SHIFTS
A Color Shift occurs when converting from RGB to
CMYK. Do not trust the colors on your monitor. We recommend that you proof the
colors used in your job at a local service bureau and get a calibrated color
proof (Iris or Dupont Waterproof).
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Measurements
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Decimals - Fractions
| 0.125" = 1/8"
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0.4375" = 7/16"
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0.75" = 3/4"
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| 0.1875" = 3/16"
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0.5" = 1/2"
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0.8125" = 13/16"
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| 0.25" = 1/4"
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0.5625" = 9/16"
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0.875" = 7/8"
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| 0.3125" = 5/16"
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0.625" = 5/8"
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0.9375" = 15/16"
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| 0.375" = 3/8"
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0.6875" = 11/16"
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1" = 1"
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Brochure Folding Setups
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TRI FOLDS
| Size |
Outside |
Inside |
| 8.5" x 11" |
3.625" |
3.6875" |
3.6875" |
3.6875" |
3.6875" |
3.625" |
| 8.5" x 14" |
4.625" |
4.6875" |
4.6875" |
4.6875" |
4.6875" |
4.625" |
| 9" x 11.9375" |
3.9375" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
3.9375" |
| 9" x 16" |
5.25" |
5.375" |
5.375" |
5.375" |
5.375" |
5.25" |
| 11" x 17" |
5.625" |
5.6875" |
5.6875" |
5.6875" |
5.6875" |
5.625" |
| 11" x 24.6875" |
8.1875" |
8.25" |
8.25" |
8.25" |
8.25" |
8.1875" |
| 11" x 25.4375" |
8.4375" |
8.5" |
8.5" |
8.5" |
8.5" |
8.4375" |
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short
folds
inside |
main
back
cover |
main
back
cover |
short
folds
inside |
main
back
cover |
main
back
cover |
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The main
front and back panels will be visible after the brochure is folded. The
remaining (short) panel will be tucked inside and will not be visible after the
brochure is folded. |
All inside
panels will not be visible after the brochure is folded. |
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"Z" FOLDS
| Size |
Outside |
Inside |
| 8.5" x 11" |
3.667" |
3.667" |
3.667" |
3.667" |
3.667" |
3.667" |
| 8.5" x 14" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
| 9" x 12" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
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main
front
cover |
folds
inside |
folds
inside |
rev.
side
folds
inside |
rev.
side
folds
inside |
main
back
cover |
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The main
front panel will be visible after the brochure is folded. The remaining panels
will not be visible after the brochure is folded.
Z Folds may contain 3 or 4 panels. |
The main
back panel will be visible after the brochure is folded. The remaining panels
will not be visible after the brochure is folded.
Z Folds may contain 3 or 4 panels. |
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DOUBLE PARALLEL FOLDS
| Size |
Outside |
Inside |
| 8.5" x 13.9375" |
3.4375" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.4375" |
| 8.5" x 15.9375" |
3.9375" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
3.9375" |
| 9" x 12" |
4.1875" |
4.25" |
4.25" |
4.25" |
4.25" |
4.25" |
4.25" |
4.1875" |
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shorter folds inside |
folds inside |
main back cover |
main front cover |
rev. side of main front cover |
rev. side of main back cover |
rev. side of short folds inside |
rev. side of shorter folds inside |
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The main front and back
panels will be visible after the brochure is folded. The remaining two panels
will not be visible after the brochure is folded.
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All inside panels will
not be visible after the brochure is folded. |
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BARREL FOLDS
| Size |
Outside |
Inside |
| 8.5" x 13.9375" |
3.375" |
3.4375" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.5" |
3.4375" |
3.375" |
| 9" x 15.8125" |
3.875" |
3.9375" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
3.9375" |
3.875" |
| 11" x 16.8125" |
4.125" |
4.1875 |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4" |
4.1875 |
4.125" |
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shorter folds inside |
short folds inside |
main back cover |
main front cover |
rev. side of main front cover |
rev. side of main back cover |
rev. side of short folds inside |
rev. side of shorter folds inside |
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The main front and back
panels will be visible after the brochure is folded. The remaining two panels
will not be visible after the brochure is folded. |
All inside panels will
not be visible after the brochure is folded. |
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