Final Checklist

  • Ensure that all graphics and images are in their final size, 100% at 300dpi
  • Ensure that your pictures or scanned images are in CMYK format
  • Rotate, scale and edit images and graphics before placing them in InDesign
  • Image file formats should be EPS or TIFF (not JPEG or TIFF with LZW compression)
  • Spellcheck your document
  • Convert all locally stylized fonts and mixed font types to outlines
  • Include list of Pantone Spot colours used (Use Output Preview in Adobe Acrobat)
  • Use transparency flattener at high resolution
  • Remove trapping (allow printer to do this)
  • Set bleeds to minimum of 0.125 inches (3mm)
  • Include bleed and slug areas in PDF
  • Prepare a simple mockup to give Document Solutions as a finished example
  • Identify the platform and application that you used to create the file
  • Include any additional instructions or specifications you feel necessary to ensure your intentions are understood
  • Allow for reasonable turnaround times