resources . . . preparing files

Each job should include all fonts and images used in your project as well as the document. Also include a PDF proof or hard copy of your finished files. If you are going to E-mail or FTP these files, please compress them into one ZIP or SITX file.

Offset: Please supply Native files ( Quark, In-Design, Illustrator, etc. ) whenever possible. Press quality PDF files are accepted. They must include all fonts and images embedded. The work must be centered, with 1/8 inch bleeds, marks must be outside of the work at least 1/8 of an inch. If your file includes transparent objects, your PDF must remain layered ( PDF 1.4 or higher.) PDF files that will be used for offset printing MUST be CMYK and / or spot colors.

Digital: Please supply Native files ( Quark, In-Design, Illustrator, etc. ) whenever possible. Press quality PDF files are accepted. They must include all fonts and images embedded. The work must be centered, with 1/8 inch bleeds, marks must be outside the work at least 1/8 of an inch. If your file includes transparent objects, your PDF must remain layered ( PDF 1.4 or higher.) PDF files that are going to be used for wide format or digital printing can be RGB or CMYK.

Wide Format: Please supply Native files ( Quark, In-Design, Illustrator, etc. ) whenever possible. Press quality PDF files are accepted. They must include all fonts and images embedded. The work must be centered, with 1/8 inch bleeds, marks must be outside the work at least 1/8 of an inch. If your file includes transparent objects, your PDF must remain layered ( PDF 1.4 or higher.) PDF files that are going to be used for wide format or digital printing can be RGB or CMYK.

DES Printing uses the most up-to-date desk top publishing software available. If you have any questions regarding your specific software please call us at 401-461-6560 or e-mail us at prepress@desprinting.com.