To insure the integrity of your design, we encourage artwork to be supplied to Pegasus Print Group as a print quality PDF.

We have provided a quick checklist to assist with the efficient processing of your artwork.
• Trim and Fold marks (true to final size)
• Internal Bleed (min. 3mm within trim marks)
• External Bleed (min. 5mm outside trim marks)
• Print ready PDF settings
• Images - Min. 300dpi @100%
• CMYK files or Spot Colour (avoid RGB as this profile reduces image quality)
• Fonts – either outline or embed fonts at 100% in all high resolution print ready PDF
• Pages supplied in sequence (we will take care of the imposition)
• Spell check
• Mock it up – Highly recommended for your peace of mind

If you experience difficulties and need assistance with your artwork preparation, please contact us on (02) 8822 0606.

File Formats
We support all the latest versions of popular professional graphic design software applications:
• Quark Xpress
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Acrobat

Note: Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint software applications will not be accepted for artwork purposes.

File Resolution
The higher the resolution, the better the picture quality, but don't go too far. The best rule we suggest is create your artwork at 300dpi at final size. Often you don't have control of your image resolution because it is determined by the setting when the image was originally captured. If unsure contact our pre-press experts on 8822 0606.

Font Handling
Although we carry thousands of licenced fonts, we may on the rare occasion be unable to match exactly with your special request. Therefore, we recommend that you outline or embed your selected fonts within the program you use to create your finished artwork. This way we can print them as you intended them to appear.

Page Files
If multiple pages are required it is critical that you supply each page as a separate print ready PDF in page sequence. Our planners will prepare the imposition based on the number of pages and the sequence they are supplied. i.e.:

• Double sided DL leaflet (front & back) - supply a two page print ready PDF file.
• A4 Magazine 4pp Cover + 96pp Text (pp = printed pages) - supply a 100 page print ready PDF. The first page will be the front cover page, the second page is the inside front t cover etc, and the 100th page is the outside back cover.

File names
Keep it simple and relevant and avoid symbols. Use only alpha-numeric characters and try to keep it short. Using an underscore _ is acceptable to assist with identifying the job title and end product.

Example:
• Double sided DL leaflet – File name: BLUESCOPE_DL.pdf
• A4 Magazine 4pp Cover + 96pp Text - File name: LIFESTYLES_100pp_A4.pdf

Often cover sections (4pp) are supplied in advance of the text pages. In this case separate files are perfectly acceptable.

Example:
• Cover file name: LIFESTYLES_4ppCOVER_A4.pdf
• Text file name: LIFESTYLES_96ppTEXT_A4.pdf

You may want to add additional identifying information within the file name if multiple kinds are to be printed or in the case of periodical you may wish to use the name of the month etc.

Example:
• LIFESTYLES_MAY11_4ppCOVER_A4.pdf

Paper Selection
Paper selection will greatly influence the integrity of your print. We recommended that you contact one of our sales consultants to discuss your objectives to ensure the ideal type and weight of paper is selected to best represent your design and finished product.

The above quick tips may not answer all your question, so if you need more information on preparing your artwork for the best reproduction and printing process then please feel free to contact us and don't forget to visit our resource section from time to time as we plan to add more useful tools to help take the burden out of managing your print.

PS: If you would like to see a specific tool developed as a useful resource, then send your request to info@pegasusprintgroup.com.au. If we adopt your idea and make this available online you will receive a double movie pass for two adults to any Village Cinemas, Greater Union, Birch Carroll & Coyle and Event Cinema in Australia.