Herald Journal Printing

File Requirments

Preferred Files
InDesign CS
Photoshop CS
Illustrator CS
PDF

Acceptable File Formats
.pdf -
.tif
.eps
.jpg (caution: may lose
quality due to compression)

Other Files*
Quark - We accept Quark 5 and 6, but prefer a PDF
Word - We work on a Macintosh platform; PC Word files often do not always convert properly
Microsoft Publisher - We can open Publisher documents but cannot make any changes to files

Required Resolution
Newspaper photos: 250 dpi
Newspaper line art: 600 dpi
Web graphics: 72 dpi
Digital Printing: 600/1200 dpi
Signage: 300 or higher dpi

Excess resolution will result in larger files that print
slower and will not produce better reproduction.
Lower resolution will result in a lower quality
reproduction.

Fonts
Embed all fonts. We reserve the option to
substitute similar fonts if necessary. When it is
essential to preserve a font appearance, please
use outlines or provide material in a graphic
format. Fonts are not interchangeable between
Mac and PC platforms.

Color
Newspaper: CMYK or PMS/Spot color,
produced in original layout program
Web: RGB
Digital printing: CMYK
Signage: CMYK

We are not responsible for color variances due to conversions from incorrect formats. It is understood all color is subject to some variation.

File Transfer/Accepted Media
• E-mail to ads@hjpub.com
• For larger files, please contact us for ftp transfer site access. You will need Fetch or a similar client.
• We accept CD, DVD, Zip disk (No 3.5 floppys)

Use file compression (.sit, .sea, or .zip) when practical)

When submitting materials, please identify your
company name, contact name and number,
description of what the item is intended for,
and if applicable, the name of your HJ sales
representative.

* Additional production charges may apply for
handling files not in preferred format, or not
meeting specifications.