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Artwork Specifications
To ensure you get the best quality print job please adhere to Clockwork's artwork specifications.
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If you're unsure about any of these specifications please don't hesitate to call our artwork department on (08) 9321 0877. |
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Requested File Specification |
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Print File Type |
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Print Ready PDF
All files are converted to print ready PDF. If a different file type is supplied we will convert this and send you a PDF proof.
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Bleed |
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3mm minimum |
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Crop Marks |
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Required |
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Example 1
Artwork with crop marks only
Example 2
Artwork with crop marks, bleed marks showing 3mm bleed, registraton marks and a colour bar
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File Resolution |
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150 DPI minimum
300 DPI preferred |
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Colour Space |
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Either all CMYK or All RGB.
For accurate colour matching please supply Pantone colour matching number.
(Colour space is converted in-house.) |
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Proofs |
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Available on request. Colour match not guaranteed unless a proof is requested. |
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Fonts |
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PC : Either attached or embedded.
Mac: Embedded Only |
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Supported Printable File Formats |
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Supported Software Packages |
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Creative Suite C2, C3 & C5 including:
Acrobat (PDF)
Indesign (INDD)
Illustrator (AI)
Illustrator (EPS)
Photoshop (PSD)
MS Office 2010 Pro. (DOCX, XLSX, Visio, Project etc.)
AutoCAD 2010 (DWF, DWG) |
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Software Packages that are
NOT supported |
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CorelDraw
Microstation |
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Key Line Setup |
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Perforation Keyline |
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Using Illustrator or InDesign define a perforation line using a spot colour, 100% yellow. Rename this spot colour "Perf Line."
A perforation keyline must be at least 5mm away from a kiss cutting keyline.
At least 1mm of bleed must be provided beyond the perf line.
The document size must be at least 5mm larger than the perforation line.
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Kiss Cutting Keyline |
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Using Illustrator or InDesign define a kiss line using a spot colour, 100% magenta.
Name this spot colour "Kiss Line."
At least 1mm of bleed must be provided beyond the kiss line. |
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