How do I create a PDF that is ready for print?

PDF is an acronym for “Portable Document Format.” It is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms. This format allows you to embed all fonts and images into a single document containing all necessary information for our high-end printers to print correctly. Adobe Acrobat is a great program that allows you to create PDFs from just about any program you use. From page- layout programs to Microsoft Word, you can create high resolution PDFs ready to be printed at PrintComm.

If the program you are using gives you the opportunity to change or select certain settings for creating PDFs, please use the information below as a guideline:

• We set our resolution for PDFs to be 2400 dpi.
• Our linescreen is set at 400 lpi.
• Images placed in your document are created or scanned at a resolution of 300 dpi.
• NO RGB images. All color images are placed in the layout program as CMYK images.
• Embed all FONTS used in your document.
• Black and white or grayscale images should not be created using CMYK values.
• Create your PDF at actual size.