Artwork Instructions

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Preparing Color for Print

Use CMYK for all print files. RGB causes color shifts on output.

Black text must be set to 100% K. Greyscale prints require greyscale color mode with shades of black.

Pantone and HKS values must be entered into the color channels. Use knockout, not overprint, for overlapping special colors.

Create files in final trim size. Scaling up or down introduces pixel loss or blur.

Keep critical content 3mm inside trim. For spiral binding, allow 20mm on the binding side. Extend backgrounds into the bleed zone.

Minimum stroke: 0.22 pt. Lines thinner are auto-adjusted or dropped. Borders should not define layouts—trim variance may cut into them.

Submit files as PDF, EPS, AI, PS, JPG, or TIF. Merge all layers into a single flattened layer.

Convert all fonts and paths to outlines. Maintain high contrast between text and background to guarantee readability post-print.

Remove all unused pages. Number remaining pages sequentially from cover to back page.