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QUARKXPRESS® TEMPLATES & TIPS

The instructions below will help guide you in preparing the best possible files for production and print using QuarkXpress.

TEMPLATES

These templates are mac and windows compatible unless otherwise noted.

QuarkXpress® Tips

Font Usage

It is important to have full knowledge of which fonts you are using in your document. It is often recommended to narrow the number of different font families in your design to reduce complications. To determine which fonts you are using in your Quark document, go to Utilities > Usage and check the “Fonts” tab. This will list all instances of any font in your document. You will need to keep track of these fonts during the “Collect for Output” process at the end (see below). It is IMPORTANT to note the following:

  • Do not stylize any fonts (eg: bolds, italics, outlines or shadows) using QuarkÕs settings. If you need to bold or italic a font, select the bold or italic font from the font menu (eg: Futura Bold). Not all fonts have bold or italic versions. If you need to create an outline or shadow look, use Illustrator to create the effect and import in as an EPS graphic.
  • Do not use Multiple Master fonts in your Quark document (eg: fonts that have “MM” in their filename like “OceanSansMM.”)
  • If you are importing EPS vector graphics from Illustrator or Freehand that have fonts (“ editable type”) in the graphic, please make sure to make note of those fonts as well and include in the “Collect for Output” step below. Quark does not keep track of fonts imported in from other applications. It is recommended that you outline the fonts in your EPS graphics before submitting your files. Please see the Illustrator help section for more details.

Update All Linked Images

All images “linked” (placed) into your Quark document must be “updated” before “collecting for output.” You cannot proceed with the “Collect for Output” until all linked images have been updated. To determine which images you are using in your Quark document, go to Utilities > Usage and check the “Images” tab. If any images are “Missing” or “Modified,” you will need to update them until “OK” is displayed next to every image (see below). Make sure that all linked images are high-resolution, CMYK/Grayscale/Bitmap, and that all images are embedded and fonts outlined (in linked EPS files from Illustrator or Freehand).


Remove OPI (Quark 5)

In Quark 5, make sure that the OPI is “off” or unchecked for all images in your layout. Go to Utilities > Usage and check the “OPI” tab to confirm.


Export to PDF

Go to File/Export/Layout as PDF. Set Pages to the page you are exporting. (If you are working with a multiple page document, please export each page separately. Example: A 2-page document containing the front and back would be exported as 2 separate PDF files.)

Layout Info Tab: It is not necessary to alter the information in the layout Info tab.

Hyperlinks Tab: Deselect “Include Hyperlinks”:

Job Options Tab: Be sure to:

  • Embed all fonts
  • Subset fonts below 100%
  • Set all image compression to “None” and Resolution to “Keep Resolution”
  • Deselect “Compress Text and Line Art” and “ASCII Format”

Output Tab: Be sure to:

  • Set Type to “Composite”
  • Print Colors to “As Is”
  • Deselect “Produce Blank Pages”
  • DO NOT select “OPI”
  • Set Images to “Include Images”
  • Set Registration to “Off”
  • Set Bleed Type to “Page Items Only”

OPI Tab: Do not use OPI:



Compress And Send Your File

Compression: After you have successfully saved your file, we prefer that you compress your file using Stuffit or ZIP (Aladdin DropStuff or Stuffit Deluxe (Mac) or WinZip (PC). This will not only optimize the file size for faster upload through FTP, but will ensure that your file is protected during transit. NOTE: When creating your SIT or ZIP file, please include the PO# and Project name in the filename.

File Transfer:After you have successfully compressed your file, and placed your order, you will have the option to upload your file through our Web site. Follow the instructions accordingly.


QuarkXpress® 4 & 5 Help

Font Usage

It is important to have full knowledge of which fonts you are using in your document. It is often recommended to narrow the number of different font families in your design to reduce complications. To determine which fonts you are using in your Quark document, go to Utilities > Usage and check the “Fonts” tab. This will list all instances of any font in your document. You will need to keep track of these fonts during the “Collect for Output” process at the end (see below). It is IMPORTANT to note the following:

  • Do not stylize any fonts (eg: bolds, italics, outlines or shadows) using QuarkÕs settings. If you need to bold or italic a font, select the bold or italic font from the font menu (eg: Futura Bold). Not all fonts have bold or italic versions. If you need to create an outline or shadow look, use Illustrator to create the effect and import in as an EPS graphic.
  • Do not use Multiple Master fonts in your Quark document (eg: fonts that have “MM” in their filename like “OceanSansMM.”)
  • If you are importing EPS vector graphics from Illustrator or Freehand that have fonts (“ editable type”) in the graphic, please make sure to make note of those fonts as well and include in the “Collect for Output” step below. Quark does not keep track of fonts imported in from other applications. It is recommended that you outline the fonts in your EPS graphics before submitting your files. Please see the Illustrator help section for more details.

Update All Linked Images

All images “linked” (placed) into your Quark document must be “updated” before “collecting for output.” You cannot proceed with the “Collect for Output” until all linked images have been updated. To determine which images you are using in your Quark document, go to Utilities > Usage and check the “Images” tab. If any images are “Missing” or “Modified,” you will need to update them until “OK” is displayed next to every image (see below). Make sure that all linked images are high-resolution, CMYK/Grayscale/Bitmap, and that all images are embedded and fonts outlined (in linked EPS files from Illustrator or Freehand).


Remove OPI (Quark 5)

In Quark 5, make sure that the OPI is “off” or unchecked for all images in your layout. Go to Utilities > Usage and check the “OPI” tab to confirm.


Collect For Output

When you are ready to send your finished Quark document, you will need to “Collect for Output” (see below). This will make a copy of your Quark document and all linked images into a new folder (name your folder using your PO# and project name).

Once you have successfully completed the “Collect for Output,” you will need to find the new folder on your desktop. Once you are there, create a new folder for “Images” and a new folder for “Fonts.” Move all your image files in the collected folder into the “ Images” folder and then make COPIES of all the font files used in your Quark document into your “ fonts” folder (to determine which fonts you used, refer to the “Font Usage” step above. Make sure that you supply all screen and printer font files for your fonts (if using Postscript fonts) and all TT font files (if you are using TrueType fonts)

Compress And Send Your File

Compression: After you have successfully saved your file, we prefer that you compress your file using Stuffit or ZIP (Aladdin DropStuff or Stuffit Deluxe (Mac) or WinZip (PC). This will not only optimize the file size for faster upload through FTP, but will ensure that your file is protected during transit. NOTE: When creating your SIT or ZIP file, please include the PO# and Project name in the filename.

File Transfer:After you have successfully compressed your file, and placed your order, you will have the option to upload your file through our Web site. Follow the instructions accordingly.