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Although you can use all of the above print area (274mm x 338mm), we recommend using a 9mm margin in the spine to look like a traditional newspaper. This would give you a type area of 265mm x 338mm.
To make things easy we have created an InDesign template with the recommended margins.
Finished Product Size:
Width: 289mm
Height: 360mm
Print Area:
Width: 274mm
Height: 338mm
Margins:
Top: 11mm
Bottom: 11mm
Outside Edge: 15mm
Inside: 9mm
Bleed
RGB text
RGB images
4 Colour black text
CMYK images
Images 200ppi or over
Images under 200ppi
Export, single or multi page PDF files
Export as spreads
PDF/X-1a
Colour profile Destinations:
RGB: sRGB_IEC61966-2.1.icc
CMYK: WAN-IFRAnewspaper26v5.icc
Rendering intent usage:
sRGB_IEC61966-2.1.icc to WAN-IFRAnewspaper26v5.icc
Perceptual BPC off
Downloads
Version no: 2
Contact & Support:
We strongly recommend reading all of the information and downloading the templates provided.
Prior to your first print run with us, we recommend emailing a few test pages to resolve any potential issues prior to deadline.
We are here to support and guide you, so please contact us should you have any questions or need further advice.
Contact for existing clients:
Dave Willats – 07789 545158
Templates – Specifications
Specifications
Colour & Image Reproduction
All of our products are produced using the CMYK printing process (excluding glossy/coated covers). Because paper is thin, we need to reduce ink coverage to improve quality.
- Any RGB or spot colours left in your PDF will be converted to CMYK (we can only print spot colour on coated/gloss covers)
- Optimise your images for newsprint
- Retouch image correcting exposure, colour and cast
- Resize image to 200ppi – effective resolution
- Sharpen image using unsharp masking with file at 100%
- Convert to CMYK using the correct icc profile and rendering intent (see template for further information)
- Use 100%K (Black) for all black text and content
- Use single colour for small text and detail
- Avoid using fine detail and small text in white on top of colour
Fonts
- All fonts must be embedded or embedded subset
- Black text must be 100% black (not CMYK)
- Black text on white; minimum 6pt
- White text on black; minimum 6pt
- White text on colour; minimum 10pt Sans Serif / 14pt Serif
- Colour text on colour; minimum 10pt Sans Serif / 14pt Serif
- Colour text on White; minimum 10pt Sans Serif / 14pt Serif
Typefaces
- Sans Serif typefaces are the best choice for reproduction on our presses
- Typefaces with thin or delicate serifs/strokes and non-uniform character thickness should be avoided. For clarity and readability, we recommend using 7pt black or above
File Delivery
- Our Webpairer system was designed and built with you in mind – to make your life simple. Once your account is open, you will be sent login details and instructions.
- Upload multi or single-page PDF files
- No need to send a spread as a separate PDF, we join the two pages
- File upload and product creation can be automated
- Settings can be customised on a per product basis if required (to resize pages, remove crop marks, convert magazine or RGB to newsprint colour, spot colour to CMYK etc)
- Export your PDF files as version 1.3 or 1.4 without crop marks unless you have requested a trimmed product
- When exporting with crop marks please change the crop mark offset to 5mm
- Upload can be made via FTP or using our GUI based system
We advise you to email test files prior to your live print run to avoid issues and delays on deadline. Technical and prepress support is available within working hours and 24/7 for emergencies.
The Webpairer has a number of views, including a flip book, ideal for you to view the pages as a finished product or a press proof which includes a magenta border which easily shows if artwork is out of grid – a common mistake that is made. We recommend you checking pages using multiple views in the pairer. If revisions are made after approval, please telephone production to ensure they are received.
