Production

All material must follow the following criteria. Any ad that does not meet the specifications listed below is not guaranteed proper printing. The publisher is not responsible for the printed results of any electronics files.

• Size: All ads must be set to correct size
• Colors: All colors must be in cmyk format or built colors. PMS colors may be used at an additional cost. If an ad has PMS colors that are not indicated on the insertion order with the appropriate cost, the publisher will convert all colors to cmyk process. Tints: All tints must be built.
• Proofs: All electronic files must have a color proof accompanying the ad.We do not guarantee the correct publishing of any electronic ads without a proof. All electronic files without a proof will print "as-is." If you are sending a PDF proof, please mark your file as "yournameandproof"
• Format: PDF, EPS or tif files are accepted. Native Quark files are not recommended. PDF files must be cmyk, high resolution and include embedded fonts and images.
  Fonts: Fonts must be converted to outline.
  Images: All images must be 300 dpi. Any jpeg image or ad file at 72 dpi will not print properly and the publisher will not be responsible for print quality of low resolution images.
• Proofing: If any ad has not met the above criteria, they will fix any problems if possible.A fee of $50 per hour will be added to the invoice for any ad requiring any corrections such as font reflow, color building, ad sizes or correction images.
• Computer Programs: Communications Technologies, Inc. is MAC-based for production and design. Programs used are Quark, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Some PC programs may convert but are not guaranteed; therefore, we may not be able to check PCformatted ads. Ads created in Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint or Publisher programs are not accepted.
• Line Screens: B/W Screen: Recom. 133 2/C
• Density: Max. 160%;only one color may be solid. 4/C Screen: Recom. 133 4/C
• Density: Max. 300%
• ROTATION OF COLORS: y, m, c, k
• Printing Specifications: AAAA/SWOP standards apply. Digital printing.

Material Checklist:
Before you send your file please make sure that:

• FONTS ARE EMBEDDED IN YOUR PDF FILE
• IMAGES ARE EMBEDDED IN YOUR PDF FILE
• PDF FILE IS HIGH RESOLUTION
• COLORS ARE CONVERTED TO CYMK
• FONTS ARE PROVIDED
• BLEEDS ARE SET
• AD SIZE IS CORRECT
• FONTS CONVERTED TO OUTLINE
• PMS COLORS ARE CONVERTED TO CYMK IN ALL LOGOS/IMAGES
• ALL IMAGES ARE 300 DPI
• CHECK YOUR MATERIAL DUE DATE
  

Reprints/E-Prints

Reprints of articles and/or ads are available in print or high resolution pdf format. All printed reprints are 8" x 10 3/4" on white semi-gloss stock. Reprints may be printed in 4/C, b/w,
2/C, or 3/C.

E-mail heidi@ctipublishing.com for quotes.

Inserts/Outserts

All inserts/outserts must be priced individually. A sample of the insert must be sent to the
production department for proper quoting on size and weight.

• Belly Bands
• Cover Tips
• Postcards
• Full page inserts
• Polybag
• Post-it notes
• Gatefolds
• CD/DVDs
• Blow-in cards