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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.
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