File Requirements & Specifications
Preferred File Format (PDF):
- Hi-res PDF (Press Optimized) with compressions set to none, with .125 bleed. Crop marks should be placed .125 from trim so they do not show up in bleed area. All fonts and images must be embedded in a CMYK format.
Native File Requirements:
- All files must be in CMYK format
- All files must be a minimum of 300 dpi
- All files must have a bleed no less than .125 all around
- All files must contain all links and fonts
- Spot varnishes and Pantone colors must be set to spot color
- Text should be kept .25 from trim lines
Apple (OSx) users – you must save your files with an extension (e.g. myInDesignFile.indd) – if not the utility will not read/store the files correctly.
Uploads Under 400MB
Step 1
Before you proceed, make sure you have Java installed on your computer. Click on the Java Test link button to verify. If you do not have Java installed, the Java Test page will prompt you to install a new version of Java. Java is a free software utility from Sun Microsystems.
Step 2
Click on the button below to start uploading files via the web.
Uploads Over 400MB
please use FTP – Click here for FTP Link
Call our Pre-Press department at 1.800.325.0118 to obtain secure FTP details
Soloprinting suggests Filezilla an Opensource FTP client – more details at http://filezilla-project.org/
Note: As with any FTP client – do not store passwords in the FTP client
