Print Specs & Deadlines

Specifications

PUBLICATION TRIM SIZE/BLEED SIZE
9″ x 10.875″/9.25″ x 11.125″

LIVE MATTER SAFETY
Keep important illustrations and type matter at least 1/4″ in from TRIM edges and 3/8″ from backbone.

SPREAD TRIM SIZE/BLEED SIZE
18″ x 10.875″/18.25″ x 11.125″

GUTTER SAFETY FOR SPREADS
1/2″ total – 1/4″ on either side of the gutter

INK/BINDING METHOD
4C Process/Perfect Bound

DIGITAL FILE FORMAT
PDF/X1a or Press-Ready PDF. All digital data must conform to SWOP specifications.

MEDIA
Email, Macintosh-formatted CD/DVD-ROM, or Dropbox.

Please note: Native application files such as Quark, InDesign, or Illustrator, etc. are not acceptable because they introduce many possibilities for error.

Standard Ad Sizing

Deadline Calender

Specification Checklist

The most common file pitfalls can be avoided by adhering to the specifications outlined below. Even if you are familiar with the various pitfalls, please take a moment to review this checklist prior to sending your advertising materials.

• All high-res images & fonts must be embedded when the PDF OR PDF-X1a file is saved.
• Images must be CMYK OR Grayscale only. TIFF OR EPS at least 300 ppi.
• DO NOT nest EPS file into other EPS files. Do not embed ICC profiles within images.
• Total area density SHOULD NOT exceed SWOP 300% TAC (Total Area Coverage).
• All image trapping must be included in the file(s).
• Right Reading, Portrait Mode, 100% Size, No Rotations.
• Trim, Bleed and Center Marks 1/2” outside Trim.
• No marks included in the “Live” image area.
• Digital Proof (COLOR or BW) that represents the final digital file.
• For Color Guidance on Press: Digital, Press, or Off-Press proofs that meet SWOP specifications. A 6mm 5%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, C, M, Y, K, patch strip for quality control must be included on the SWOP proof. Proofs that don’t meet SWOP criteria will be used for color break only. We recommend that you proof your job at a local service bureau since the color on your monitor will not match the color produced by a web offset press unless you have a monitor that has been accurately calibrated to SWOP standards. Ads without a complete set of color guidance proofs will be accepted at the advertiser’s risk.

Color Ads: All ads must be designed in CMYK mode. If creating a custom CMYK process color, you must check the “Process Separations” box under the “Edit Colors” dialogue box, otherwise the color will be output as a separate plate even if the color is defined as CMYK. Spot Pantone (PMS) colors are available only at an additional charge. (Contact Account Manager for details).

Tips: ­4/C-black, DO NOT set at 100C, 100M, 100Y, 100K. We recommend 40 to 60C, 100K for rich black. When in doubt, use a standard 1/C, 100% Black.

Trapping: All text placed over dark backgrounds must be set to “Knockout.” Advertisers are responsible for setting all trapping values in their files.

Fonts: Color and reverse type smaller than 10-point cannot be guaranteed perfect registration and is not recommended.

Production Services

We offer ad design services. Prices for these services will be quoted on a per-job basis. Please contact your Account Manager to obtain cost information and specifications for ad make-up services.

To further assist our advertisers in creating PDF files, please email us at dnjads@designnewjersey.com.

For additional information about our requirements, please contact the Design NJ Production Department at 800-969-7176 x211 or dnjads@designnewjersey.com.

Sending in Your Ad

E-MAIL
PDF files can be e-mailed to dnjads@designnewjersey.com.

SHIPPING
Design NJ, Ad Materials-Production Dept.
83 South Street, Suite 307
Freehold, NJ 07728

DropBox
Please email us at dnjads@designnewjersey.com for instructions.