Printing Method: Web Offset
Binding: Perfect Bound
Ink: SWOP standard and four-color process

PDF Format: Advertisers are encouraged to submit PDF and PDF/X1-A files provided that they are prepared for press-optimized printing in CMYK with fonts embedded. For an Acrobat Distiller job-options file and more information on creating acceptable PDF files, Call Production Director 631-283-1234 ext 230.

Preferred Applications:QuarkXPress™; Adobe InDesign. If submitting application files, provide all supporting graphics and fonts.

Photos:300 dpi, actual size, CMYK color model, .tif or .eps format.

Line Art/Text: 600 dpi minimum; CMYK color model; .eps or .tif format with color preview. In Photoshop, black text should be created in black channel only to avoid registration problems.

Fonts: When submitting application files, include screen and printer fonts for use in producing the ad. On illustrations it is recommended to convert text to outline, however outline text cannot be altered.

Lettering: Reproduce all reverse lettering with a minimum of colors. Type smaller than 8 point with fine serifs should be avoided.

Color Mode: Ads should be converted to CMYK prior to submission as color shifts may occur. Ads received in RGB or Pantone colors will be converted to CMYK.

Proofs: We minimally require a text and element proof to assist in preflighting digital ad files. For critical color match we require a digital halftone proof (i.e. Kodak Approval, Dupont Digital Waterproof, Fuji FirstProof, etc.). Accurate color reproduction cannot be guaranteed without an accompanying SWOP certified proof.

Media: Mac or IBM CD

FTP: Host: 65.36.177.34 User Id: hamptonstyle Password: comeonin (all case sensitive) Place your files in the folder marked “advertisers” Please contact the publication Production Manager when files are submitted (631) 283-1234 ext 230 or email hamptonstyle@gmail.com

Conversion Charge: Ad materials supplied as film will be converted to a digital file at the cost of $50.00 per ad. Advertising materials must be shipped prepaid to publication to arrive by the materials deadline date.

Inserts:Contact an advertising representative for rates, production specs and shipping instructions.