Midnight Printing
Preparing Your Artwork
2721 Losee Road, Suite A
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Local: 702-399-5650
Toll Free: 1-888-256-5003
Fax: 702-399-8042 |
Bugs & WorkArounds |
| As much as we'd all like to see various software intermesh flawlessly, we have to be realistic. In this area we will address problems we've experienced and possible ways to work around the problem. |
| Overview |
| Any files you wish to send for use with your project should include all fonts you've used. Without the proper fonts, results can be unpredictable. Remember, Type 1 fonts are preferable over True Type.
Send any and all graphic files used in the document. This may assist in determining any problems that may arise.
Any full color images must be converted to CMYK color space to ensure proper color separation. |
| Microsoft Word |
| Many clients use Microsoft Word to create their 'artwork'. Some will design elaborate full color documents. They can print these to their color printers all day long. When they bring this file to us, for mass production, they are shocked to find that the file is un-useable. Microsoft Word will not generate color separations. |
| Microsoft Publisher |
| Microsoft Publisher provides a wide variety of 'theme' color combinations. Be forewarned, using these colorful themes will position your document into RGB color space. This equates to CMYK for reproducing on a printing press. This is one of the most costly forms of printing. If you are looking for a two or three spot color document, be sure to define your color space before starting into the major design task. |
| Adobe Illustrator |
| Any AI files sent for film output must have all the type 'converted to outlines'. We cannot convert to outlines on our end unless we have all fonts used within the document. Also, be conscience of the color being used within the document. To test for more colors defined then intended, go through the print dialogue boxes. Look at the Separations area. See how many colors are really defined. |
| Corel Draw |
| Any CDR files sent for film output must have all the type 'converted to curves'. We cannot convert to curves on our end unless we have all fonts used within the document. Also, be conscience of the color being used within the document. To test for more colors defined then intended, go through the print dialogue boxes. Look at the Separations area. See how many colors are really defined. |
| Macintosh |
| Special Note On Mac Fonts!
When sending us Mac Fonts please send them on a Mac disk. We require the actual Mac Resource fork to properly capture the font. If they are simply copied to a disk or CD the Resource Fork does not come through. | | |
