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This is a brief checklist for submitting materials to Media Graphics for ad prep:

Ad information:

• Publication and contact information.
• Ad size, number of colors, and issue or run date.
• Original art (transparencies preferred) if we are to scan, plus retouching comments.
• Insertion order (if we ship) and any special instructions.

Electronic art:

• Build ad to trim size with trim marks.
• Extend bleed past trim marks per pub specs.
• Verify that all critical elements are within the live or "safe" area.
• Images should be 300 ppi at 100% of final size.
• Include fonts and images used in the ad, and verify that all images are linked.
• Include a laser proof (reduced o.k., but indicate percentage of reduction).

MGTL | Media Graphics will verify specs and provide ad materials to current publication specifications. We support all current file formats including TiffIt and PDF/X-1a and can provide reprints and press proofs in addition to 4-color halftone contract proofs. Media Graphics also offers proofing-only from your final publication-ready PDF/X-1a files.