Spec
Copy Delivery: E-mail: daniel.macklin@ft.com
CD&Proof
Daniel Macklin
Financial Times
Number One Southwark Bridge
London SE1 9HL
Copy Deadlines:
8 days in advance of publication
| Copy Dimensions – Height x Width (mm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Trim Size | Bleed Size | Type Area |
| Full Page | 300 x 242 | 306 x 248 | 270 x 206 |
| Double Page Spread | 300 x 484 | 306 x 490 | 270 x 444 |
| 1/2p Horizontal | 142 x 242 | 148 x 248 | 130 x 206 |
| 1/2p DPS Horizontal | 142 x 484 | 148 x 490 | 130 x 444 |
| 1/2p Vertical | 300 x 126 | 306 x 132 | 270 x 106 |
| Food & Drink Boxes – Height x Width (mm) | |
|---|---|
| Single Box | 91 x 65 |
File Requirements:Acrobat distiller PDF-full specification can be found at www.pass4press.com.
Proof:Digital cromalin or other industry standard proof should be supplied originating from PDF supplied.
Live matter area:Type matter or other illustrative material on a bleed page, but not intended to bleed, must be positioned at least 5mm within specified trim size.
Ink density:Combined colour ink density should not exceed 300%
Printer marks:PDF supplied must include trim marks set to trim size of publication. Crop marks should be positioned outside the bleed and printed area.
Printing process:Heatset Web-offset.
N.B. Trapping, Overprint & Knockout – The FT will not alter the overprint and knockout settings on your document, beyond removing any white overprint. If inappropriate overprint is used in a document (eg a lighter colour set to overprint a darker colour), The FT will not be held responsible for incorrect printed results. The creator should apply any trapping requirements if necessary, but must be aware of the various application software limitations. The printer will not apply trapping.
Contacts: Daniel Macklin Tel: 0207 201 4120 daniel.macklin@ft.com