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We can accept files of up to 5GB via file uploads once an order has been placed. For larger files, you can use  www.wetransfer.com or post them to us on a CD or memory stick.

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Accepted File Formats


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PDF and Print Ready PDF - The correct dimensions with fonts embedded, images 300dpi and in CMYK.
 
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Word.doc - Files supplied in Microsoft Word or the equivalent.
 
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Manuscript - handwritten text that needs typing and formatting into a book.
 
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Please avoid using special characters in your file name such as '£$%^&*?/'
 

Bleed


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The bleed is the area at the edge of a document which gives the printer an amount of space to allow a cleaner finish for trimming.
 
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We require 2.5mm bleed on all edges for jobs with any images, backgrounds or colours that extend to the edge of the page - check diagram.
 
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For example, an A5 book's dimensions are 210mm x 148mm; with 2.5mm bleed on all edges it will be 215mm x 153mm.
 
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The extra bleed will be cut off, any important text or images should not appear in or near this area.
 
Please see our standard book sizes.
 

Colour


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We print in CMYK, please ensure all images are supplied in this format to guarantee a faithful colour reproduction.
 
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Images supplied in RGB may result in a variation of colour.
 

Images


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If supplying separate images, please ensure they are a minimum of 300dpi, which will ensure the best printing quality, lower resolution may result in pixelated images. We accept JPEG, TIFF, PSD, AI or PDF files.
 
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If you are unable to digitally supply your image, post them to us and we scan them in to your book.
 

Fonts


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All fonts need to be embedded into the PDF to ensure an accurate output.
 

Layout


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Always supply as single pages, never double-page spreads.
 
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Paperbacks and hardbacks require a spine. The size is defined by the number and weight of pages. A spine under 4mm is considered unsuitable for text. Spine Calculator 
 
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Ensure your book has sufficient margins. We recommend 18mm top, bottom and outside edge and 21mm on the inside/binding edge.
 
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If you are including page numbers, ensure they are not placed on the binding edge.
 
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Covers should be supplied as separate files. If not supplied separately, it may affect the running order of your book.
 
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Booklet pages must be in multiples of 4, this does not include the cover.
 

Proofs


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We provide a hard copy proof for checking before running a full order. An email PDF proof is available if you are having less than 100 copies.
 
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Due to variations in monitor screen colours, PDF proofs do not provide an accurate colour representation, we recommend a hard copy proof for any colour-critical work.
 
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We require written confirmation to proceed with printing.