Graphic Disclaimer:

In order for Elite OPS to offer the lowest price we do not budget labor time into our quotes for checking and repairing files. When we receive an order it is assumed all files are print ready. Please check your files carefully. Elite OPS will not be held responsible for errors when files are not submitted according to print ready specifications. Even small differences between our requirements and your digital file may cause a delay and is subject to rejection and additional charges in order to print-ready the file. Please be exact when setting up your files. Please refer to the Digital Prepress Checklist for additional information.

Prepress Checklist:

Include your name and phone number on your disk or method for submitting your artwork.

Provide all linked high resolution files. Embedded images cannot be manipulated.

Include both the printer and screen fonts for every font used in your file. Avoid multiple master fonts. Avoid linked texted boxes.

Define all color as either Spot or CMYK.

Delete all unused colors in your file.

Convert all RGB files to CMYK. If conversions are necessary you may see a significant color shift and may require additional proofs and color corrections. This will result in additional charges and time delays for your job.

Submit both layered and formatted CMYK Photoshop files. Do not flatten templates or dielines within your files.

Be sure to use the exact measurements. Extend image (Bleed) .125” beyond trim.

When e-mailing or using our FTP site please include your company name and job title on all files.

Proofing Your Printed Materials:

As part of our quality assurance process, you will receive one proof for each job order. There may or may not be an additional cost If additional proofs are necessary. These circumstances vary depending upon the time that is required to make the changes requested. Having your artwork print ready will ensure there are no changes that will need to be made to your artwork. Therefore no additional charges will be necessary.

How do I create a print ready PDF:

The best method for creating PDF files is through Adobe Acrobat.

Creating a PDF (Portable Document Format) file using Adobe’s Distiller package is relatively simple and the best type of file to send to us. A well prepared PDF file will overcome many of the traditional problems a printer will face with native files. Native files tend to be large and cumbersome and often are missing fonts or graphics. This creates all sorts of printing problems and delays. PDF files avoid these concerns as they contain all the necessary fonts and graphics, are smaller files, and are platform, application and device independent.

The internal PDF creators for other applications are not as reliable, can create conversion errors and can cause significant increases in file sizes.

All fonts must be embedded. Fonts must remain as type; do not convert the text to a bitmap. Do not create outlines for the text or scan and place text. Note: Type 3 fonts can cause a considerable increase in file size and should be avoided.

All images and pages should be cropped within the native application. Cropping in Acrobat does not remove information; it only hides it. This leads to increased file size.

Eliminate all targets and links (typically used for e-book PDF’s) within your print file; they are unnecessary and increase PDF size. Distiller compression does not compress targets and links.

Graphs and charts, etc. must be vector graphics, not scanned or bitmap images. Images should be placed in the book block at 100% size (they should not be scaled up).

Avoid making changes in your PDF file. Revisions should be made within the native application and then distilled again. Changes within Acrobat can cause a significant increase in file size.

After your PDF file is completed, then view and proof it and send it to us for printing.