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Specification: MagazineAds_1v3 (by GWG)

PDF Standard: PDF/X-1a:2001

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Text & Covers: ISO Uncoated [download] (FOGRA29L Max TAC 280)

Colour Specifications:
Printing Process: Heatset Web offset 52gsm improved newsprint
UCR/GCR: 280% maximum
Screen: 150 lpi
Dot Gain: 35% at 40% // 20% at 80% tone
Screen Angle Mono: Standard litho angles
Ink Densities:
Cyan: 1.25 // Magenta: 1.25 // Yellow: .90 // Black: 1.60
Proof Type: Printing on HP1050, 52gsm improved newspaper to Newry specifications
Supplied Image format
CMYK EPS illustrations with fonts outlined & embedded, with a minimum typeface of 6pt.

Mono Specifications:
Advertisements must be encapsulated with fonts embedded/outlined. Supplied via e-mail or FTP (see transmission details below) Image resolution: 240dpi
Linework: 1016dpi
Dot Gain: adjusted for 35% in 40% tone, 20% at 80%. Scans: must be uncompressed TIFF/EPS in CMYK format.

Font Sizes
Standard black on white text should be no smaller than 5pt. Reversed out or coloured text should be no smaller than 10pt and not condensed. Reversed out text should not be more than 2 colours. Body text must be single colour or two colour at most and no less than 8pt in size and not condensed.

Document size must be that of the space booked plus 3mm bleed if required.

Display Colour to Wellcom London, via FTP or email

Display Mono to The Independent, via Production e-mail

Classified Colour/Mono to The Independent, via Production e-mail