- Call for latest version available
- Windows OS version
- Disk: ZIP, JAZ, 3.5" Floppy, or CD
- Send all CorelDraw documents, images, and fonts
Remember: If we are missing anything, this may delay your
order.
Step 1: Document Size
File > Document Setup...
Adjust your document to one of the following sizes:
- Business Postcards = 6" x 4", 6" x 8"
- Catalog Sheets = 8.5" x 11"
- Folded Brochures = See folding setups on prepress references page
- Rack Brochures = 4" x 9", 8" x 9" (folds to 4" x 9")
- Posters = 11" x 17", 18" x 24"
- Catalogs = 8.5" x 11", 5.5" x 8.5", 4" x 9"
IN THE ZONE
- Safe Zone = 1/8" margin from the edge of the page
- Danger Zone = Area outside the 1/8" margin
- Bleed = 1/8" past the edge of the page
If you intend to have an image completely cover a front or back side of your document, then you need to be sure that the
image extends (bleeds) at least 1/8" over the edge of the page. Do not end it at page edge (trim) or white will show on
the edges.
Step 2: Images
Edit > Properties > Bitmap
- All images are CMYK color mode
- Tiff or an EPS (Do Not send Jpegs, Picts, Gifs, etc.)
- 300 dpi resolution (or 1,200 dpi for b/w line art)
- Submit all images (Verify current link status)
SCALING IMAGES
If you scale the image after importing it into CorelDraw, the effective resolution will change. If you scaled the image up
to 200% in CorelDraw, then the final resolution will be 150 dpi and considered low resolution.
Step 3: Color
Edit > Properties > Fill
- Fill colors used in CorelDraw are CMYK
- Stroke colors used in CorelDraw are CMYK
- Gradient colors used in CorelDraw are CMYK
COLOR SHIFTS
There is a color-shift when converting from RGB to CMYK.
Do not trust the colors on your monitor.
We recommend that you proof your job at a local service bureau and get a calibrated color proof (Iris or Dupont Waterproof).
Step 4: Fonts
Arrange > Convert to Curves...
- Submit all fonts used in layout as a backup
CONVERTING FONTS TO CURVES
When submitting a CorelDraw document you may convert the fonts to outlines. All fonts will now be considered vector art.
If you do not convert your fonts to curves, be sure to send all fonts used in your layout.
Step 5: Save As
File > Save As
CorelDraw CDR Format
1) Select CorelDraw CDR Format (default)
2) Click Save CDR Format
3) Click OK
File > Export
CorelDraw EPS Format
Click Save EPS Format
1) Select General
2) Check Include Header
3) Select TIFF format
8 Bit Color Type 72 dpi Resolution
4) Select Export Text as Curves
5) Select Send Bitmap as CMYK
6) Check Auto Increase Fountain Steps
7) Select 256 Fountain Steps
8) Select Advanced
9) PostScript Level 1 Compatibility
10) Select Page for Bounding Box
11) Check Bleed Area
12) 0.125" Bleed Area Box
13) Click OK
Step 6: Submit Files
Call your Sales Representative to verify files are ready to send by disk or FTP
Fill out the Job Information Form carefully
Mail or FTP the files along with a current mock-up to U.S. Press
Remember: if we are missing anything, this may delay your order.