File Release Checklist

File Information

Disk directory or window printout (with all folders open).

Final set of 100% laser printouts. Tile and tape together if necessary.

Color printouts clearly marked for color breaks, knockouts, FPOs, bleeds, etc.

Fonts

All fonts (printer and screen) included.

All fonts used in placed files included.

Fonts placed in a separate folder marked "Fonts".

Text and Rules

All unwanted items deleted.

All rules set to a numerical value (not hairline rule).

Colors

All colors properly defined (CMYK, spot colors).

All colors used in placed files follow the same naming convention as page layout files.

All unused colors deleted.

Support Files

Most current version of all placed files included.

Make sure each file has a unique file name.

Verify proper placement of any modified files and check links.

Support files placed in appropriately labeled folders (FPO/low-res, hi-res, source, etc.).

Resolution of hi-res images should be at least 300 dpi at 100% of final size.

Resolution of line art images should be at least 800 dpi.

All sizing, cropping or rotating of images done in the original art program.

PDF files

All fonts embedded.

Make sure files are PDF format.

Make sure all images are hi-res.

CMYK color space.

PDF X1A standard format.

Miscellaneous

Include storyboard or folding dummy if applicable.

Include finishing and bindery information.

Courtesy of Sappi Paper

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