Electronic File Preparation

Most common mistakes/problems in supplied electronic files

Survey by Seybold Seminars and MediaLive International Research - 2003

1,200 printers surveyed in America and Europe stated that over 50% of files transmitted to their prepress department had one or more of the following problems that slowed the prepress process.

• Fonts missing
• Resolution issues on images (too low)
• Wrong colour space (RGB/PMS instead of CMYK)
• Problems with transparency
• Inadequate bleed
• Wrong size
• Images missing
• File does not correspond to printout supplied

A final check of your electronic file for the issues listed above will assure an efficient turnaround.