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Specs
Sizing
| Non-Bleed Space Units | Width | Depth |
| Full Page | 7" | 10" |
| 2/3 Page | 4-9/16" | 10" |
| 1/2 Page (vert.) | 3-1/4" | 10" |
| 1/2 Page (horiz.) | 7" | 4-7/8" |
| 1/2 Page (Isl.) | 4-9/16" | 7-1/2" |
| 1/3 Page (vert.) | 2-3/16" | 10" |
| 1/3 Page (horiz.) | 4-9/16" | 4-7/8" |
| 1/4 Page | 3-1/4" | 4-7/8" |
Magazine Issuance and Closing Dates
Published 12 times annually. Issued 1st of the month. Material due 5 working days after closing. For closing dates, see editorial calendar inside. If ad proof is desired, printing material must be received 7 days before closing date; set copy 10 days in advance. No cancellations after closing date.
Ad Format Guidelines
To insure print quality, please send files in the following format in a final resolution no less than 300 dpi/150 lpi, cmyk color mode: pdf (prinergy specs or print optimized), tif or eps. Digital files should be sent on CDs (ISO 9660 or Mac files and folders format preferred) or posted to our ftp site: www.putmanftp.com. We do not process native files such as QuarkXPress or InDesign. The customer should provide a composite laser for prepress proofing to avoid any reflow or corruption mistakes.
Printing Specifications
Web offset. SWOP specifications apply. All images/scans must be in CMYK mode and scanned at a final resolution of 300 dpi/150 lpi. Pantone colors must be converted to CMYK mode. Proofs are required for all color advertising. If not furnished, reproduction quality is at advertiser’s risk. Chromalins preferred; progressive proofs, press proofs, and transfer keys acceptable. The publisher will not guarantee color reproduction if the advertiser supplies a color laser proof or 3M color keys.
Color Density
Two-color wet printing: the sum percentages of tone values should not exceed 170% and only one color may be solid. SWOP specifications apply. Four-color process wet printing: total density should not exceed 280%. SWOP specifications apply.
Format
Chemical Processing is saddle-stitched. 7" x 10" type page, 7-7/8" x 10-1/2" trim size, 8-1/8" x 10-3/4" page bleed size.
Color Proofing
Proofs are required for all color ads. If not furnished, reproduction and registration quality is at advertiser's risk. Match color and 2/color ads require proofs to show color breaks. Match print preferred; progressive proofs, press proofs and transfer keys acceptable. 3M color keys not acceptable for 4/color. If color proof is not supplied, one will be pulled and billed at cost to advertiser. Proof 4/color material in black, blue, red and yellow rotation. For 2/color, the darker, cleaner color should be first down. SWOP specifications apply.
Inserts
Furnished by advertiser. Contact publisher for rates. Maximum weight of paper is 80 lb. on 25 x 38 basis. When an insert is printed one side only and has to be backed up, there is a service charge of $625 for 1-page inserts and $705 for spreads. These charges are non-commissionable. Other sizes available on request. Magazine trims 1/8" off top, bottom and outside. Gutter grind-off is 1/8" per page. Inserts furnished printed on one side only and requiring backup should be furnished with same finish on both sides of the stock. Mechanical costs on handling uncoated or special finishes are available from publisher. Two-page-spread inserts to be backed up should be furnished flat; four-page spreads that are complete should be sent folded. All inserts must be received by closing date.
Contact the Production Manager, for exact shipping instructions and quantity required for a particular issue at 630-467-1301 ext. 468.
Shipping Instructions
- Shipping labels should specify issue in which ad is to be inserted.
- Please use fastest traceable carrier on all printing materials.
- Contracts, insertion orders, proofs, instructions, communications and printing material (except pre-printed inserts) should be sent to:
Production Manager,
Chemical Processing
Putman Media, Inc.
555 W. Pierce Road, Suite 301
Itasca, IL 60143
Phone: 630/467-1300