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Susan270659472m5e
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Sep 13, 2024 9:31 PM UTC
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Preparing PDFs for Print: Comprehensive Tutorial

Hello, I'm looking for a comprehensive tutorial for saving PDFs to send to printers/various prublications. From checking your file, outlining fonts, are embedded photos necessary - if so how to save, etc. as well as recommended PDF version (X-1a). 

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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Sep 13, 2024 10:07 PM UTC

don't outline fonts unless the print service can give you a valid reason for it. It has issues in production and it can causes errors in the text.

As for the color profiles and PDF joboptions: discuss with the print service. They need to tell you that. It depends on their processes and machines and equipment.

 

You could try their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/printdesignacademy

 

The process starts when creating the file. So researching thi shortly before printing might be too late.

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