Graphic Programs
DigitalLINK can handle virtually any common graphic files. When working with PDF's make sure the PDF setting is set to "PRINT" utilizing a CMYK color space. If you are using Quark be sure to include ALL of your images and fonts.
Scanning
You should scan your images using a resolution of 300dpi at the final dimensions you intend to use them so that your colors will look smooth, and hard objects will look sharp. In other words don't scan at 300dpi and then enlarge the picture by 200% in your layout program!

What are bleeds, and do I need them?
Bleed is the term for printing that goes right to the edge of the paper. The way to do this is to make your document .25" too big in both dimensions. For instance, if the final size is 8.5" x 11" then make your document 8.75" x11.25". Draw guides on the layout that are .125" from the edge all the way around. Now create your design with the idea that the layout will be cut off where those guides are.

DigitalLINK Digital Color Specs
We can print up to 11x17 with a full bleed.
Our stock paper is 24# Xerox Color Expression. We have the ability to run cover stock up 100# 2CS. Please call or email us with questions.

Quark
Adobe Acrobat
Photoshop
How Design Hints
Planet PDF
Corel Draw

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