eWEEK requests that advertising material be submitted as PDF/X-1a files. PDF X-1a is a subset of the Adobe Portable Document Format. It restricts the content and structure of PDF files so they can be reliably used in print production environments. Detailed information about PDF/X-1a can be found at http://www.pdf-x.com
PDF/X-1a specifies that:
- All fonts and images must be embedded in the PDF
- All page elements must be encoded as CMYK or spot
- MediaBox and TrimBox dimensions must be defined
- The PDF file must be identified as trapped or untrapped
- The intended printing condition must be defined
Adobe Acrobat Distiller 6.0 and later can be configured to produce PDF/X-1a files.
Prepare PDF/X-1a files with a resolution of 2400dpi. Raster elements (Photoshop TIFF, EPS, etc.) should be prepared at 300dpi. Colors must be defined as CMYK. Page elements should be prepared in conformance with SWOP. The intended printing condition should be defined as SWOP.
Distiller will not trap page elements when producing PDF/X-1a (or any other) files. If required, trapping must be performed using an application or plug-in to trap either the input PostScript file or the output PDF/X-1a file. eWEEK will not trap files submitted as untrapped, and will bear no responsibility if reproduction problems result from untrapped files.
Please contact Micheal Dicarlis, 212 503-6042 or micheal.dicarlis@ziffdavisenterprise.com with any questions about eWEEK's digital specifications.
Proof Specifications:
Two digital color proofs of the final composite file are required. We recommend Kodak Approval proofs that conform to SWOP. For information on SWOP, visit www.swop.org.
Non-halftone proofs such as Iris, Waterproof, etc. are also acceptable (when prepared to conform to SWOP).
Digital color proofs must be accompanied by a label identifying the proofing device used, file identification, and the name and phone number of a contact person.
FTP Uploading Instructions:
Use an FTP client application to upload the archive to our FTP server.
Host: gateway.wamnet.com
User: ziffdavisny
Password: advertiser
Directory: (leave blank)
Navigate to the directory /Send Package /Create Package / Send to Ziff Davis Inc.(1850)
Upload your correctly named archive into the directory Ziff Davis Inc.(1850)
To protect your privacy, your file will disappear from view after the upload is complete.
Additional Information:
Publisher is not responsible for color reproduction quality without aforementioned color proofs provided for guidance.
Publisher is not responsible for errors in keying and/or changes to original creative. Proof of key and/or creative changes will not be shown. |
