DTP data transfer instructions

To make DTP work the most efficient and fluent, the following instructions should be followed. Mac-repro has right not to accept the original data files that are not within the following specification.

Data transfer

  • e-mail: aineisto@macrepro.fi (max. 20 Mb)
  • ftp (over 20 Mb files): ask for your ftp username and password from Mac-repro
  • CD/DVD/USB-stick
  • mailing address can be found on the contact tab

Mac-software in the latest update versions

Desktop publishing materials

  • Dekstop publishing and graphic materials: InDesign, Hi-Res PDF, Freehand, QuarkXPress, CorelDraw
  • Image processing: Photoshop

Packaging materials

  • Graphic software: Illustrator, ArtPro
  • Image processing: Photoshop

Not preferred in package works, but applicable:  Hi-Resolution PDF, Freehand, QuarkXPress, InDesign, CorelDraw

Basic instructions

  • Open file format (design and pictures separately)
  • 1:1 size
  • Color print or PDF-file attached
  • Texts and translations completed (converted and unconverted)
    • unconverted version
    • converted version (texts converted to graphics)
  • All used fonts attached
  • All elements of the job should be editable regarding the size, colour, shape and rasterization line density
  • All external elements (pictures) should be linked to the job (not embedded)
  • Images as .eps, .tiff or .psd form (not compressed)
  • Image resolution min. 300 dpi

Additional instructions

  • Number of colours announced
  • Printed colour proofs or references attached (e.g. Pantone C or U -numbers)
  • All additional not work related extra files removed
  • 100% data delivery at a time (=all data delivered once), no additional updates
  • Your contact information attached

PDF proof acceptance instructions

  • Adobe Acrobat 8.0 or later version to be used
  • Overprint viewing mode on (to see the overprint of colours)
  • Comments, corrections and instructions to be made on PDF

If you have anything to ask, feel free to contact us in Mac-repro.