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Advantages
of Making PDF Files

for a Commercial Printer

Most printing companies now accept PDF art files. Some don't consider artwork as "print ready" unless it is in PDF format, and will charge extra if native files are supplied instead. The reason is that PDF files offer so many advantages which reduce pre-press problems and processing time for the printing company to prepare your project for printing.


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Some of the advantages of supplying a PDF (Portable Document Format) file to a Commercial Printer include:

  1. Embedded Type Fonts - many pre-press issues are related to font issues. Embedding the type fonts into a PDF file eliminates the issue. Unless you ask them to make a change to your type before printing, your fonts don't need to be outlined or gathered up and supplied to the printing company.
  2. Embedded Images - printing companies prefer linked images to cut down on file size, but you must supply all of your actual images too. In PDF files, the images are embedded into the PDF file itself.
  3. Small File Size - PDF files are MUCH smaller than the native art files without compromising quality. Often the native art files are much too large to be emailed, but a PDF of the same artwork can easily be emailed.
  4. Portability - PDF stands for "Portable Document Format." Native art files, when launched on a computer different from the one it was created on, could potentially open differently. Professional graphic design software, such as those made by Adobe, normally warn you if there is a problem. Some software programs do not. PDF files reliably open on any computer to look exactly as the author intended.
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Making a Proper PDF File for a Commercial Printing Company


Click here for information about how to properly make a PDF file
with crop marks and bleed for a commercial printing company

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Graphic Connection is a freelance graphic design studio based in Lee's Summit, Missouri. We make creative ideas "come to life" in print and on the world wide web.

The first step in the design process is to discuss what your project goals are and the audience you are trying to reach. Once I have a feel for who you are and what you do, we can begin looking for ways to communicate your message visually.

As a freelance graphic designer with "on hands" experience in a commercial printing facility, I offer many advantages which can save your company both time and money when it comes to printing a graphic design project.

To see some of sample websites or graphic designs in my portfolio click here.
For a price quote on a design project click here.


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