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Print Specifications

General Information

The American Spectator is a saddle-stitched publication printed monthly (with the exception of two double issues) on 45lb paper and 100lb cover stock. High-resolution PDF X1/a files only and should be accompanied with supplied fonts, graphics and images. Contract proof with color bar is required.

Page Dimensions

Trim size: (actual page size) is 8- 3/8" x 10- 1/2"
Live image area: 7- 5/8" x 9- 3/4"
Bleed (1/4" added to trim): 8- 5/8" x 10- 3/4"

Artwork Submission

Artwork can either be shipped or e-mailed. Ftp access is also available upon request.

Shipping:

Attn: Advertising, The American Spectator
1611 N. Kent St., Ste. 901
Arlington, VA 22209
E-mail: Ruddy@spectator.org

Creating a PDF X1/a

All high-resolution images and fonts must be included when the Postscript file is saved
No TrueType fonts or font substitutions
No RGB or JPEG images
Do not nest EPS files into other EPS files
Do not embed ICC profiles
Ensure that OPI comments are turned off
Maximum density: 300%
Minimum dot value: 7% (less than this will not hold ink)
Maximum screened dot value: 85% (more than this will saturate to a solid)
Final file should include crop marks ¼" away from trim
Thin lines or medium to small type (10pts. or less) should be restricted to two colors
Knockouts (reverse type) should be made with no more than two colors
Small lettering and fine serifs should not be used
Process-build screens should be limited to 2 colors for optimum quality
Do not apply attributes or modify graphics within the page layout program; use the originating application
Convert all images to CMYK. Use CMYK builds in the page layout program unless printing a specific spot color on press

Supplied Contract Proof Specifications

All proofs provided should be printed on paper similar to the actual product stock. Contract proofs must conform to SWOP standards.

SWOP Proofing Standards: (Standards for Web Offset Printing) Specifications can be found at: www.swop.org
Proofs provided that do not meet SWOP standards will only be used on press when specifically requested. Accurate press match cannot be guaranteed with these proofs

Supplied Inserts

Jog to the head and require a 1/8" trim
Require a minimum hanger size of 3-1/2"
Must be supplied flat if less than 7" in height and supplied folded if greater than 7" in height
Center spread inserts should be supplied folded

Shipping for Supplied Inserts Only:
Attn: Karla Payne
c/o American Spectator
Brown Printing
668 Gravel Pike
East Greenville, PA 18041