Proper Color Preparation

Many programs default to the RGB color space, this needs to be converted to the CMYK
color space or to the Pantone color space if using spot color. 

With Microsoft Publisher, for example, at the top menu bar, choose: Tools/Commercial Printing Tools/ Color Printing. Now select “Process Colors” (CMYK). 

Images and Fonts

Images should be at least 300 DPI and at the proper size to print. Along with your layout, create a folder and label it “Images and Fonts”. 
Place a copy of any images used in your project and include any “uncommon” fonts as well. To insure the best quality,
it is best to link to each image as opposed to embedding the images. 

Using Microsoft Publisher as an example, at the top menu bar, choose: Tools/Commercial Printing Tools/Graphics Manager. 
Now select Link and browse to the “Images and Fonts” folder where you saved a copy of the original image. 

Along with your Layout, be sure to send your “Images and Fonts” folder as well. 

Download our Checklist from the File Preparation page to assist with further details.