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15421 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
DC - 301-384-7700
Balt - 410-792-2922
Fax - 301-384-2616
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FAQ

The following is a list of common questions and tips to help you prepare your digital file for printing. If you have any other questions, contact Tom Snyder at 301 384-7700 x233 or e-mail him at tsnyder@westlandprinters.com.

  1. Font Problems
  2. Document Settings Incorrect
  3. Bleeds Inadequate
  4. Colors Incorrectly Specified
  5. Layouts
  6. Saddlestitch-Pushout/Perfect Binding
  7. No Laser Proof or Dummy
  8. Trapping
  9. Aligning Elements Visually Instead of by the Numbers
  10. Graphics not Linked
  11. Images Saved in Wrong Format
  12. Graphics/EPS Files Missing
  13. Resolution
  14. Blends
  15. Four Color Black
  16. Reverse Type
  17. Screens in Solid Backgrounds
  18. Illustrations
  19. Metallic Inks
  20. COIN
  21. OPAL
  22. NOOSH

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  1. Font Problems
    ~Type 1 fonts need both screen and printer fonts
    ~Screen font only for Truetype
    ~Supply fonts for imported illustrations

  2. Document Settings Incorrect
    ~Setup document size to match final trim size
    ~DO NOT do a layout on an oversize page

  3. Bleeds Inadequate
    ~Create final page to trim size
    ~Elements that go to edge must continue past by .125"

  4. Colors Incorrectly Specified
    ~Be sure to set spot colors as spot and process colors to separate as process.
    ~Do not duplicate colors - ie- Pantone 485CV and Pantone 485CVU
    ~Setup Illustrator files with the same color name as in layout program

  5. Layouts
    ~Adjust panels of brochures to allow for folding
    ~Be sure to layout all diecut pieces as they would appear flat.
    ~Call Westland for assistance or for die templates

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  6. Saddlestitch-Pushout/Perfect Binding
    ~A large number of pages saddlstitched, causes the pages to push out. The closer to the center, the greater the pushout. Do not put elements close to the outside edge.
    ~A perfect bound book requires bleed on all four sides. When laying out your document, pages must be offset so bleed can be added in the gutter.
    ~Call Westland for assistance in either of the above

  7. No Laser Proof or Dummy
    ~Up to date laser proofs and a dummy should be supplied with your job.

  8. Trapping
    ~Westland will assume responsibility for trapping your files. Please indicate any special instructions.

  9. Aligning Elements Visually Instead of by the Numbers
    ~Position elements by the numbers in your measurements palette. DO NOT TRUST THE SCREEN!

  10. Graphics not Linked
    ~Do not embed graphics inside Pagemaker documents, link them and send graphics as support files.

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  11. Images Saved in Wrong Format
    ~Save images in CMYK mode, Not RGB, and no compression

  12. Graphics/EPS Files Missing
    ~Graphics and EPS files must be supplied for us to proceed .

  13. Resolution
    ~Rule of Thumb: Resolution should be 1.5 - 2.0 times the LPI at the actual size used.

  14. Blends
    ~Quark, Illustrator and Freehand blends do not separate well and will band. A full range blend - 0% to 100% will separate better than a 0% to 20%.
    ~Best results are achieved when blends are made in Photoshop and noise is added.

  15. Four Color Black
    ~Use for large solids only, not for small text. ~Westlands four color black is 35cyan, 30 magenta, 30 yellow and 100 black.

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  16. Reverse Type
    ~Avoid using small type or serifed type to reverse out of black or any other dark PMS color. Especially a problem on uncoated stocks.

  17. Screens in Solid Backgrounds
    ~High percentage screen tints, 60% and up, running in a solid background will fill in.
    ~Two remedies for this are to reduce the screen tint or run it on a separate plate as an undercolor.

  18. Illustrations
    ~Name colors to match layout program
    ~Size of elements will change as file is reduced - watch line weights.
    ~Convert type to outlines to avoid font problems.

  19. Metallic Inks
    ~Metallic inks are opaque and require special treatment when preparing film.

  20. COIN - Custom Ordering Interactive Network is an on-line print purchasing system, custom designed for the way you do business. Ordering, typesetting, proofing, fulfillment and procurement management - all from your desktop, anywhere in the world. Please contact your Westland sales representative for more information and a demonstration.

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  21. OPAL - On-Line Private Asset Library is a digital asset management system, ie., a server application that manages files residing in a database. You can use OPAL to check-in digital files such as photographs, movie clips, audiotapes, and image-heavy documents like brochures, ads, catalogs, book covers, or magazine articles. OPAL automatically generates metadata containing file descriptions, format types, information on who created the file, when and for what purpose, etc. Users then access the database via customizable Web gateways using standard Web browsers. They search on the metadata, and download the assets they need. Please contact your Westland sales representative for more information and a demonstration.

  22. NOOSH is an Internet-based, business to business collaboration service that focuses on the needs of the enterprise communications supply chain. With Noosh.com, you and your suppliers can more efficiently manage and procure print, packaging, electronic media, creative services, and improve communication. Please contact your Westland sales representative for more information and a demonstration.

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