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		When it's time to hand off your document to us, a systematic check of your files helps ensure that your document will print from another computer. This process, known as a preflight check, is intended to catch missing files, missing fonts, material not intended for printing, and any components that may prevent the document from imaging properly. After you have checked your files, organize them so that we can easily find all the files required to print the publication. You can print this form or download the Adobe Acrobat PDF version of this form for printing. PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST YES NO   For multiple-page publications, delete all unnecessary pages. Make sure that all images are correctly positioned and cropped. TIFF images and EPS files with clipping paths should be scaled within 75 to 125% of original size. Make sure that all images for process color separation are CMYK EPS or TIFF files. (Not JPEG compressed images.) Verify that your colors are defined and named correctly. If you are using spot colors, make sure that each is defined with just one name. Delete any unused colors from the color palette. Proof for typographical errors. Always specify typographic leading. Never use auto or default values. Check with printer for their trapping preferences (most prefer that they do it themselves). If trap has to be supplied then build to their tolerances. Small black graphics and type should always overprint. Check bleeds. Make sure that bleed allowances are sufficient. Include a list of fonts used in your publication, including fonts not converted to outlines in imported EPS files. Search and replace all unneeded fonts and double space bands. Include dielines for all diecuts. Consult your printer for specifications. Make a final separated black-and-white proof of your files on a PostScript laser printer to ensure correct separation of elements. For embossments and special printing colors, provide unique color names or spot PMS colors for separation. Include fold marks where necessary by manually drawing lines (0.3 pt) outside the image area on fold guides. In your color palette, choose the registration color option to enable lines to be generated on each film separation. Litho Design's specialists understand the intricacies of today's modern color, and can translate your or your customer's ideas into the language of computer prepress graphics. For a moderate additional charge, we will take your or your customer's files through the preflight checklist for you. We are a member of today's fast moving business world; we know about deadlines. And we also know about making color technically perfect. Litho Design can make it happen.