Color Application

• Be aware of the color system you're using, which will affect whether you must identify color as separation or spot. Enter the actual CMYK percentages when specifying process tint matches to PMS colors, as different applications often generate different percentages and tints. Make certain you remove incorrect and unused colors from your document's color palette
  

Supported Software Applications

To ensure that we consistently produce work that meets or exceeds requirements, it is critical that the input is of a type that enables us to do so. JP supports native file formats of all professional page layout and graphic arts applications on Mac and PC platforms (except where noted). Supported applications and release level include:

• Adobe InDesign CS, CS2
  
• QuarkXpress 6.5
  
• Adobe Pagemaker 7.0
  
• Adobe Acrobat 6.0
  
• Adobe Illustrator CS, CS2
  
• Adobe Photoshop CS, CS2
  
• Corel Draw 11.0 (Mac & PC)
  

Non-Industry Standard Applications

Word processing programs, applications not listed above and non-desktop publishing programs should not be used to create native files. If such files are submitted, additional processing charges may apply. They can be used as source files and formatting charges will apply. Examples include MS Word, Word Perfect and DTP programs such as MS Publisher. We may accept Postscript or PDF generated from these files. Contact your JP representative for assistance.

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Submitting Files Via FTP

• Contact your JP sales or customer service representative and apprise them that you wish to FTP files to JP. Your JP rep will provide you with a username and password. Keep these in a secure file, as they'll be required each time you access your directory
  
• The JP system administrator will generate a directory for your organization (if one doesn’t already exist)
  
• To FTP: The address is ftp://ftp.jpcolorado.com and your directory will reside in public/“your company”
  
• Some browsers support FTP uploads-others don’t. If you use a browser that doesn't support FTP you'll need to use a program specifically designed for FTP transfers. Acquire a program such as Fetch for Macintosh or WS-FTP for Windows. If your browser supports FTP uploading, it should also support “drag and drop” of your files
  
• Once you have transferred your files, contact your JP sales or customer service representative again to let them know you have sent the files
  Note: Please limit the upload file size to 50mb. Although you could send larger files through a T1 line, we ask this to control traffic volume. Larger files should be sent via disk
• All files must be stuffed or zipped to ensure file integrity during transfer
  
• FTP access is available 24-7 via T1. Files sent via FTP must be compressed and saved in a self-extracting format (PC files should be encoded with *.zip). Please consult with JP's prepress department to obtain transmission authentication
  
• Live and test files can also be submitted via PDF JobReady
  

Metafiles

A metafile isn't an acceptable file type and should be completely avoided. A metafile is essentially a "copy" and "paste" Windows system graphic. It is convenient because one can move a graphic or image from one program to another with the push of a button. Problems arise in high-resolution workflows wherein Metafiles may drop out, appear at lower resolution, or print incorrectly. Metafiles do not utilize a disk file or link, so if there is an alteration to be made to the graphic we cannot edit it. Because of the problems inherent in metafiles JP can't safely accept digital documents that contain them, nor can we be held responsible for quality/integrity throughout the process - even if the proof shows the image(s) correctly. As an alternative, save the graphics using another method that works in prepress systems (i.e., EPS, TIFF). If you do choose to supply metafiles, JP can requote the work to be performed, including services such as scanning of affected pages or specific graphics.

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Proofing Tips

You've invested a substantial amount of time and money into your project, and there is one very important pre-production step that calls for at least as much attention as any preceding activity. That activity is, of course, checking your proofs and making corrections before the project moves too far through the production pipeline to make changes economically. The proof is the last look prior to commencement of presswork. Therefore, a correction that is made on a page proof may cost just $10, but the same correction may cost ten times as much if made on the digital blueline and one hundred times as much if made once the job is on press. The best course of action is to begin by submitting complete, correct press-ready digital files as well as a current laser print of your project, then refrain from making changes thereafter. In addition to adding cost to the project, changes may also affect your production schedule.

What sort of items should you look for when reviewing proofs? Here are the primary items:

• Do the fonts look correct?
  
• Are there any low-resolution images?
  
• Are pages in the correct sequential order?
  
• Is the correct copy used?
  
• Is there any reflow of copy?
  
• Does all art appear as designed and specified?
  
• Are all elements positioned on each page as specified?
  
• Are halftones cropped as specified?
  
• On bound products, is the inside margin adequate? (This is particularly important on wire-o or loose-leaf books, since drilling or punching may interfere with page elements if inadequate space is allowed)
• If two or more colors are specified, are the color breaks correct?
  

If, when looking at your proofs you determine corrections need to be made, following are a few recommendations on how to mark up the proof:

• Use a permanent red marker, such as those available from your JP rep
  
• Indicate pages that require corrections with a paper clip at the top of the page. Although some people like to use Post-it® notes, they are more likely to fall off during handling
  
• Write legibly and err on the side of more descriptive information than might be deemed necessary
  
• If you make changes to a digital file make certain you submit a new laser page showing the change
• If you conduct your proofing using a PDF Softprooof, JP will output a hardcopy proof for print production reference. After you complete proofing your softproof, please email your JP customer service rep to confirm approval, alterations, etc.

If your corrections are extensive or complicated, your JP sales or customer service representative will be glad to review them with you in person. If that is not possible, reviewing the corrections over the telephone with your JP customer service representative is the next best thing. After you have completed the review of your proof, please remember to sign the accompanying proof card. Your signature confirms you have reviewed the proof and is an acknowledgment that you have found the proof to be error-free, or that it requires the noted corrections prior to printing.

Once again, take your time, review your proofs carefully, and a successful outcome will be yours!

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