Digital Prepress file requirements.

It is best to supply Adobe PDF's that conform to the following basic specs:

Compatibility:
Adobe PDF Version 1.3 (Acrobat 4.x).
* it’s a common problem to make files that are Adobe 6.0 (PDF 1.5) which supports transparency. However the RIP’s we use do not support it, In fact, it is not supported by any Adobe RIP’s at this time.
Standard: PDF/X-1a:2001, High Resolution Transparency Flattener.

Compression: Bicubic Downsampling to 300ppi using either JPEG or ZIP compression. Page resolution set to 2540dpi.

Fonts: Embed all fonts.

Color: CMYK U.S. WebCoated (SWOP) v2

Testa Communications has provided these downloads and instructions for creating acceptable PDF’s for digital prepress.

•     Sound & Communications
•     Club Systems International
•     Blue Book Online

For detailed information and advertisign specs, please contact us at 516 767 2500.