Client/Designer Check List (for a printable version click here)

file format:
•illustrator CS2 or lower only, no photoshop, quark or indesign files please
•.jpg's need to be high resolution [300 dpi] - not pixelated- they should also have clean lines
• vector images are best
•final artwork needs to be in black and white- no gray or color.
•final color separation must be shown in a separate .pdf file. Pantone colors need to be specified
• please link your images, that way if any changes are made to them, they will update within the illustrator files they are used in. Alternately you may embed your images, but if changes are made to them you will have to re-send ALL your files.
•please flatten layers
• outline ALL fonts
• group text blocks together
• provide a final printed proof of your project. show the layout as well as the paper outline to show margins

paper:
• if you are providing the paper, please give us 20% OVER per color/size
• count before you give us your paper - we are NOT responsible if your paper is short or damaged
• please check the size and condition of your paper if you have had it cut down
• there are no guarantees for printing on paper we've never printed on before

layout:
•1/4" border margin on all sides
• .5 line width minimum
• no text smaller than 8 pt.
• check your kerning
• check envelopes for construction before spec'ing return address/r.s.v.p address because the print can't sit on over-lapping folds)
• check your PMS colors on uncoated stock

if you have any questions, please just contact us!
info@papermonkeypress.com
510.883.0448