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Create Print Ready Files using PageMaker

How to Create Print Ready Files using PageMaker

(Please also read the General Page Layout File Prep instructions)

Preferred format is to save as an eps, tiff or PDF file.

Saving as an eps, tiff or pdf file will eliminate the need to send your fonts and placed images when ready to print. If you feel you must send your native PageMaker file, don't forget to also send all images you placed and fonts you used to create the document. You can use PageMaker's collection feature or a program such as FlightCheck from Markzware to collect all the fonts and elements you used to create the file. FlightCheck will also review your files so you can see that all images are CMYK, at least 300 dpi, and that all fonts are present. The Good to Go Utility on this website, a part of the FlightCheck family of programs, can also help you perform this step. If any alements are missing or created incorrectly, the printing and delivery of your job will be delayed while we contact you for missing files or clarification.

To Save as EPS:

Select Print from the File menu. Set up your window to match the graphic to the right. Regardless of the orientation of your document, select portrait in this window.

Click on the Paper button. Set up your window to match the graphic on the right.

Click on the Options button. Set up your screen to match the graphic on the right.

Name and locate where your file will save to at this point. Check the EPS radio button and the Extra image bleed box.

Click on the Color button. Set up your screen to match the graphic on the right.

Click on Save... to complete the process.

To Save as TIF:

Open your eps file in Photoshop and resave in tiff format.

To Save as PDF:

File - Export Adobe PDF.

Follow the two screen shots to the left and below left to set up your file to save to PDF format.

PDF files eliminate the need to include fonts and place images with your files.