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Mechanical Requirements
The Brooklyn Paper
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Column Size
1 Column = 1.27”
2 Column = 2.66”
3 Column = 4.05”
4 Column = 5.44”
5 Column = 6.83”
6 Column = 8.22”
7 Column = 9.61”
8 Column = 11”

Printed Photo-Offset
Total Image area 11” x 20.125”
Full-Page 175 Lines
8 Column Format

 

Line Screen & DPI
All documents are 85 Lpi
Tiff and Eps images: 300 dpi
Bitmaps: 400 dpi

Photoshop CMYK
settings

Dot gain: Standard - 36%
Separation Type: GCR
Black Ink Limit: 100%
Total Ink Limit: 240%
VCA amount: 5%

     

Grayscale images must be 8 bit, not 16 bit.
We prefer all digital files be submitted as Adobe Acrobat PDF files PDF submission guidelines:

  1. Embed all fonts, including 35% sub-set
  2. Color files must be CMYK, not RGB
  3. Composite file, without crop marks

We also accept files from these MAC/PC compatible programs:

• QuarkXPress 6* • InDesign CS*
• Illustrator CS** • Photoshop***

* Must include all fonts and artwork
** All type must be converted to outline
*** Files should be flattened and saved as PS PDF, CMYK as appropriate

Files cannot exceed software versions listed above

  • Repros of original art work required
  • Deadline for proof copy one (1) week prior to publication date
  • All our mechanicals remain the property of The Publisher
  • Files 10 Mb or smaller may be emailed. please be sure to include name of sales rep and advertiser in “Subject” line.
  • CDs of larger files may be mailed to the address of the appropriate publication or in care of your sales rep.
  • Mechanicals, artwork, layout or design of an ad concept created at Courier-Life Publication, Inc. or Timesledger that is not published in any publication owned and/or operated by CNG and is used in other publications will be charged at the rate of $100.00 per man hour expended.
Modular Units Columns Sizes
Business Card 2 2.66” x 1.6”
Square 2 2.66” x 2.4”
1/23 Page 2 2.66” x 3.3”
1/16 Page Vertical 2 2.66” x 4.9”
1/16 Page Horizontal 3 4.05” x 3.25”
1/10 Page 3 4.05” x 5.2”
1/8 Page Vertical 3 4.05” x 6.6”
1/8 Page Horizontal 4 5.44” x 4.9”
1/8 Page Skinny 2 2.66”x10”
1/6 Page 3 4.05” x 9”
1/4 Page Vertical 4 5.44” x 10”
1/4 Page Horizontal 6 8.22” x 6.7”
1/4 Page Skinny 3 4.05” x 13.4”
1/3 Page Square 6 8.22” x 8.8”
1/3 Page Vertical 4 5.44” x 13.4”
1/3 Page Horizontal 8 11” x 6.6”
1/2 Page Full Tab 6 8.22” x 13.4”
1/2 Page Vertical 4 5.44” x 20.125”
1/2 Page Horizontal 8 11” x 10”
3/4 Page 7 9.61” x 17”
Full Page 8 11” x 20.125”
Front Page Banner 8 11” x 1.5”
Inside Page Topper 8 11” x 3”
1/4 Page Island 40 column inches
 
Space Reservation & Material Deadlines

The Brooklyn Paper:
    Publication Day: Friday
    Reservation Deadline: Prior Monday, 4pm
    Material Deadline: If Pub-set: Prior Monday, 4pm

 

Please Email a Copy of Your
Camera-Ready Art to John Daye
at dayeco@msn.com

 

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