Export a PDF to these settings:

Specification: NewspaperAds_1v3 (by GWG)

PDF Standard: PDF/X-1a:2001

Convert to CMYK using these settings:

Text & Covers: ISOnewspaper26v4 [download] (IFRA26 Max TAC 240)

Printing Process: Coldset Web offset 42.5gsm newsprint
Screen Angle Mono: 45º
Colour Screen Ruling: 100 lpi
Colour / Mono CT Resolution: 200dpi
Line Work Resolution: 1016 dpi / 40ppm
Dot Shape: Round
Minimum / Maximum Dot: 5% to 90%
Dot Gain at 40% CMYK: 35% at 40% // 22% at 80% tone
Maximum Ink Density: 230% maximum

Maximum Black
Cyan: .57 // Magenta: .45 // Yellow: .44 // Black: .97

Supplied Proofs
Only Digital Newsprint to ISO Newspaper 26v4 specification

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.

Supplied Image format
CMYK EPS illustrations with fonts outlined & embedded, with a minimum typeface of 6pt.

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