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  1. Prepare your files for print.

    Please review the following before sending files, making these changes to your files will ensure we print the best possible product. For any questions please call our Prepress Department 602-437-9700

    • HIGH RES PDF’s are preferred, but we can accept all file types.

    • Images are saved as 300 DPI.

    • Images are saved as CMYK not RGB.

    • Black-and-white images are saved as gray scale or bitmap images.

    • PMS colors are labeled and consistent throughout the piece.

    • Rich blacks are set to 30% cyan, 30% magenta, 30% yellow & 100% black. learn more

    • Text is saved as 100% black.

    • Save as single page PDFs, not as spreads.

    • 1/8″ bleeds on all sides.

    • Type or live area should be .25″ from trim. learn more

    • Borders should be at least .25” if near the trim line. (.375 is recommended)

    • Please compress before sending by using Zip or Stuffit.

    • Your project may be susceptible to web growth. learn more

2. If your project is a booklet or has multiple pages, here is how you should setup your files.

Please submit ONE PDF with ALL THE PAGES in the document, including the cover and back page covers.
Make sure pages are saved as SINGLE PAGES not spreads.

Please contact us with any questions at  602-437-9700 or Prepress@couriergraphics.com

3. How to save high res PDF’s with our custom print settings.

Please contact us with any questions at  602-437-9700 or Prepress@couriergraphics.com

Courier Graphics has our own PDF profile. When exporting a PDF from any ADOBE product, please export using our settings. This will ensure you get the best possible printed product.

4. Send us your high resolution pdfs. (no native files please)

Please contact us with any questions at  602-437-9700 or Prepress@couriergraphics.com

For files 20mb or less, please email to prepress@couriergraphics.com

For files 3 GB or less, please send via High Tail.

For repeat customers, please call and we will set you up with an INSITE username and password. 602-437-9700

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NOTE: ESTIMATED WEIGHT FOR ONE BOOK. INK, GLUE, STITCHES, or VARIANCE IN PAPER FROM THE MILL CAN EFFECT THE FINAL WEIGHT. MINIMUM SPINE THICKNESS FOR PERFECT BOUND BOOKS IS AT LEAST 1/8 OR .125 INCHES.

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