PROJECT Submission Checklist

PROJECT Submission Checklist

Please make sure that all items below are checked before sending your book to RJ Communications. Following this simple checklist will help insure the speedy processing of your printing project. If you have questions about the preparation of your files, refer to the pre-press requirements. Please sign and return this checklist along with the rest of the items asked for.

Date ___________________________

Book Title ________________________________________________________

Customer name____________________________________________________

Phone Number _____________________ Fax Number ___________________

Email_______________________________

1. Check one of the following:

Project is 500 copies or less with a single color cover (if paperback)/ jacket (if hard cover). Laser proofs to be used as camera copy for text and cover/jacket are enclosed.

If you check this, skip to # 4

Project is 500 copies or less with a cover (if paperback)/jacket (if hard cover) that is more than a single color. Laser proofs to be used as camera copy for text and a disk and laser for the cover/jacket are enclosed. If you check this, skip to # 3

Project is 500 copies or more, and I understand that digital files are to be supplied for text and cover (if paperback)/jacket (if hard cover). These files are enclosed along with a laser copy of everything, but I am unfamiliar with the details about digital files and need RJ to verify if the files are OK to go to the printer. I understand that if they are not, that there may be additional costs to prepare my files for the printer. If you check this, skip to #4

Project is 500 copies or more, and I have enclosed laser copies as camera copy for text. I understand that there is an extra charge of $2.00 per page and I accept this and have included it on my order. The cover (if paperback)/jacket (if hard cover) is enclosed as a digital file and laser copy. If you check this, skip to #3

Project is 500 copies or more, and I have enclosed digital files for the text and cover.

2. Text

I have enclosed a digital file for the text

I have enclosed laser proofs for each page

My files are:

Postscript

PDF (remember to save as printing press option and not web use.)

Application file is ___________________ Version _____

For application files:

All fonts used in my files are included (both screen and printer fonts).

All linked graphics are included.

I have not imposed my files.

3. Cover

I have enclosed a digital file for the cover

I have enclosed a color laser proof

My files are:

Postscript

Application file is ___________________ Version _____

For Application files:

All fonts used in my files are included (both screen and printer fonts).

All linked graphics are included.

The files are not trapped. RJ’s vendors will trap files.

All color images are set to CMYK mode. RGB and index mode are not used.

I have checked my spine width (pages in book divided by PPI)

I have included a minimum of 1/8" bleed on ALL sides

(So that the front of a 6 x 9" book is actually 6-1/8 x 9-1/4" with minimum bleed.)

Notes for TEXT and COVER files:

•	The minimum resolution of your scanned artwork should be 1.5 to 2 times the line screen being used. Our default line screen is 133 lpi for text and 175 lpi for covers. So scan at least 266 dpi for text, and 350 dpi for covers.
•	For best reproduction, scan images at the same size they will be used in your book.
•	Tiff or eps images (no jpeg or gif—they are for internet use only) placed in Quark need picture box backgrounds set to white instead of "none."
•	If the image overlays a background, a clipping path must be created. Not doing this will cause your image to have jagged edges.
•	Please be sure that the colors you are using in your documents are set up to separate properly. An applied color must be defined in the application to either process separate or print as a spot color.
•	If you are using multiple applications to create your document, any spot colors you create should be named exactly the same in all applications. Pantone 201CV and Pantone 201CVC are not the same color, and will not separate on the same plate.
•	Duotones should have screen angles at least 30° apart to prevent moiré patterns.

4. Purchase Order and Trade Customs:

I have completed, signed and enclosed the purchase order

I have read the Printing Trade Customs

Now is the time to DOUBLE CHECK everything.

Once your book is printed… it’s too late!!!

Is the page count correct (and remember that you count every page, blanks included)?

5. Method of Payment – Check one of the following:

50% deposit by check with balance before shipping by certified check

50% deposit by check with balance before shipping by credit card

50% deposit by credit card with balance before shipping by certified check

50% deposit by credit card with balance before shipping by credit card

6. Check one of the following:

Check is enclosed

Credit Card Authorization

I hereby authorize RJ Communications, L.L.C. to charge my credit card as indicated by selection of payment method. I certify that this is my card and I have the authority to charge purchases on this card. I agree that any disputes regarding the manufacture, delivery, quality and any other issues regarding RJ Communications, L.L.C. will be dealt with between the below mention person/company and

RJ Communications, L.L.C. I/we agree that no chargebacks will go through the credit card company.

Type of card __________________________

Card Number _________________________________ Expiration Date__________

3 Digit Number from back of card in signature block after card number ____________

Name as it appears on card_______________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________

City/State _____________________ Zip code ________________

Signature ______________________________ Date ______________

RJ Communications, LLC

51 East 42nd Street- Suite 1202-New York, NY 10017 Tel: 800-621-2556 Fax: 212-681-8002