![]() ![]() Speaking of file size, make sure all images are hi-res for print‚ 200dpi at 100% usually is enough.Make sure sketch or reference images are not still embedded on a hidden layer, adding to file size.Are all of those images CMYK or grayscale? You don t want anything RGB in something going to press.If there are raster images in the file, make sure they are embedded or make sure you “Package” the file so placed images stay associated with the project.Any awkward widows or orphans in the text boxes?.Does the text need to be outlined? (Make sure to save a non-outlined version!).Tighten all text boxes make sure there’s no overflow.Did you use “smart” punctuation, proper em dashes, &c?.…Illustrator’s spellcheck is pretty pathetic.But be careful, because while it’s better than nothing… Make sure you have “Packaged” the file so the printer/client has the right fonts.Make sure to review the document in Overprint preview to ensure all your objects will print like they look on your normal screen. Check “Overprint preview”….sometimes objects are select to overprint, which is very bad news.Find stray points and delete! (Select > Object > Stray points).Do you need a logo and/or copyright on the piece?.Make sure there are no obvious, unnecessarily repeated items in the piece, or any little details missing.Are there any spot or Pantone colors? Unless required for brand, you should use a CMYK mix.Once you’ve established a color swatch, save it using the swatch palette. When working with multiple graphics, maintaining color consistency throughout must be part of the process.Make sure there’s a consistent light source for all objects with shadows and highlights.Are things grouped in smart and cascading ways?.Select same stroke weights to make sure scaling didn’t cause any inconsistencies (.5 pt vs.57 pt, etc…).Make sure there are no hidden or unnecessary layers. Are your layers logical and clearly named?.View in wireframe to make sure there are no hidden, extraneous pieces and make sure all corners meet.Delete all stray, unused artwork outside the artboard(s).This is focused on software in the Adobe Creative Suite. A partial list includes Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat PDF, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe FreeHand, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, CorelDRAW, EPS, TIFF and many more.It takes a lot of sweat, a lot of time, often a lot of money, and possibly some blood and tears, but most every project eventually reaches that home stretch where you’re just about ready to deliver the final to the customer / printer / manufacturer / whatever.īut are you really ready? Below is a checklist to go over after you hit “Save” for the last time-but before you hit “Send.” It’ll help keep your print files clean and and your customers (and you!) happy. One of the key capabilities of FlightCheck is its power to preflight file formats and image types of a wide variety. FlightCheck will then package and collect all required print job elements, such as images and fonts, to ensure that jobs print as expected. Markzware's FlightCheck guides you through the preflight workflow process with a preflight checklist and issues a preflight report with complete print job analysis, highlighting digital print errors, item by item, including incorrect image resolution, missing fonts, incorrect colors, spot colors, transparency and much more. FlightCheck will preflight digital files thoroughly, perform a detailed scan, and warn you about digital print problems, while directing you to them for repair. It provides complete quality control of output and helps avoid re-printing jobs, saving printers and publishers valuable time and money. FlightCheck by Markzware helps you create excellent output for magazines, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, manuals, and virtually any document intended for print. FlightCheck is the essential quality control tool for any and all participants in the print and rich media markets, from creative designers to manufacturing professionals and organizations. ![]()
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