Document Preparation

• Trim marks must not encroach into the bleed area.
• All ads must be supplied as PDFX1a 2001 (version 1.3) files
• Fonts: Minimum 6pt standard fonts, 10pt script and fine serif.
• Document setup: Page ads must be supplied as PDFs only, upright and read left to right.
• Important notes: Thin lines, box rules, medium and small size type matter and detail should ideally be reproduced in one colour.
• Live matter must be at least 7 mm in from the trim.
• Reverse lettering should be produced with a minimum of colour, using the dominant colour for the shape of the letter and making lettering in subordinate colours slightly larger to reduce register problems.
• PDFs cannot be amended by Immediate Media Co.
• File Specification: Type area ads must be supplied centred within the relevant trim size.
• DPS and half DPS ads must contain 2 mm allowance either side of the gutter. This allowance should be on the spine edge and within the trim width. Please avoid placing important live matter in this gutter area. Please don’t split text over a DPS or half DPS.