Formatting

The offset press request the entire layout and formatting of the inside pages be saved as a PDF file with all fonts and images embedded and saved at 300 dpi resolution.

The inside pages should be created to the finished trim size of the book and saved as one complete PDF file containing all inside pages. Add blank pages wherever you feel is appropriate to end up with an (even) number of pages.

The outside cover should be composed together as one separate file including the front, spine, and rear cover. Extend an .125 inch bleed all around the perimeter of the composed book cover.

File Format: PDF
Fonts: Embedded
Image Resolution: 300 dpi (minimum)
Color Images: CMYK (not RGB)
Page Count: An even number of pages (add blanks if applicable)
For sewn stitch, please make sure they are divisible by 4
Bleeding Pages: Extend .125” all around if applicable.
Bleed area, extend any images or color backgrounds that should print off page
Crop Marks: Not necessary if page size is same as trim size