Software

Macintosh or PC:

  • Adobe InDesign 1.5
  • Adobe Illustrator CS
  • Adobe Photoshop 7.0
  • QuarkXPress 6.1
  • Macromedia Freehand 10
  • MBC4
  • PageMaker
  • Nexus
  • Adobe Certified PDF

Fonts:

Due to the variety of typefaces available, we can not always match a typeface. Please include both screen and printer fonts. Please keep the number of fonts used in each document to a minimum.

Graphics:

Process work should be:

  • 400 dpi for 200 line screen
  • 300 dpi for 150 line screen
  • 266 dpi for 133 line screen

Rules should be no less than .3 pt.
Type should be no less than 3 pt. positive or 5 pt. knocked out
Minimum dot should be 2 % (including scans, gradient screens)
Screen angles: cyan 105o, magenta 75o, yellow 90o, black 45o
Bleeds should be at least 1/8"

Proofing:

Supply a CMYK color accurate proof , color swatch, or original art if possible with any previous printed work for us to match to. We will make every effort to match color. Depending on the job we will send you a digital color proof confirming color.

File Transfer:

Please send only the files necessary to print the job.
Include:

  • Directory of Files (print window of disk files)
  • Black & White Separations
  • Original Art or Color Proof
  • Color Samples
  • Packaging or Printing Samples
  • Both printer and screen fonts
  • All support files

E-Mail attachments to: art@buckleygraphics.com
(please compress with Stuff IT or WinZip)

FTP is available. Please write art@buckleygraphics.com or call 1(800) 525-1075 for instructions.

Storage Media:

  • CD
  • DVD
  • Zip
  • Jazz 1GB and 2GB

Ink Information:

Total number of colors limited to:

  • 6 colors - 16" wide press (includes coating)
  • 7 colors - 10" wide press (includes coating)
  • 8 colors - 7" wide press (includes coating)

Die Lines:

Intricate die cuts are subject to review depending on type of material to cut. If there are any questions a die is too intricate please E-Mail die line to art@buckleygraphics.com for approval.

Bar Codes:

To guarantee scanning use a minimum width of 1.1875", a minimum height of .375", and a minimum mag. of 80%

We can generate the Bar Codes if you are unsure of the scanability.
One of the greatest advances in our industry has been the development of computer aided design and electronic pre-press. Our fully integrated system allows our creative staff to meet your needs, output high resolution digital proofs, color correct to existing art, and produce high quality digital plates ... all within our facility. This provides not only convenience to our customers, but comfort in knowing that our dedication to quality continues with every facet of the job.