Computer-to-Plate Printing

File Formats

Preferred File Format Ð SWOP Recommended: TIFF/IT-P1 Other Accepted File Formats: PostScript, High Resolution PDF.

Do not submit Application Files and Native Files (Quark, Illustrator, Pagemaker, Photoshop, etc.) which by themselves are not predictable. Contract color proof must be furnished.

Digital Specs

• File to contain only 1 page or 1 spread
• Line screen: 133 lines per inch (54 lines per centimeter)
• Screen angles used unless otherwise requested on disk label: C-15%, M-45%, Y-90%, K-75%
• All required trapping should be done prior to creating the fill
• Color traps = .08mm/0.144 pt and black overprint set when necessary
• Include quality control patch (color bars) within maximum dimension of ad file
• All marks (trim, bleed, center) should be included in all colors
• Maximum dimensions including all additional identifiers (ie. Crop marks, sign-off slugs, color bars, agency/engraver logos) are as follows:
• Single Page: 17"H x 11"W (432mmx280mm)
• Spread: 12.5"Hx18"W (318mmx457mm)

Publication Trim Size

• 7 3/4" X 10 1/2" (197mm X 267mm)
• See Ad Size: Page X for bleed and standard unit sizes

Mailing/Shipping Instructions - General

All space contracts, insertion orders, advertising proofs, copy, and correspondence pertaining to advertising, printing and reproduction material should be sent to:

Attention: Advertising Production Department
Aviation Week & Space Technology The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Two Penn Plaza- 25th Floor New York, NY 10121-2298
Tel: 202-904-3489
Fax: 212-904-2930
e-mail: laura_hoffman@aviationweek.com

All packages should be labeled with the date of the issue. For furnished inserts, contact Production Department.

*Miscellaneous surcharges will be at prevailing rates.

Contact Us

Production:
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Two Penn Plaza- 25th Floor New York, NY 10121-2298
Tel: 202-904-3489
Fax: 212-904-2930
e-mail: laura_hoffman@aviationweek.com