Column Size
1 Column = 1.5”
2 Column = 3.125”
3 Column = 4.812”
4 Column = 6.47”
5 Column = 8.155”
6 Column = 9.75”

Printed Photo-Offset
Total Image area 9.75” x 11”
Full-Page 175 Lines
6 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:

* 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.

DISTRIBUTION
CNG Circulation Totals - All Areas
Caribbean Life Areas of Circulation
Courier-Life, Inc. Areas of Circulation
Time Ledger Areas of Circulation
Bronx Times Areas of Circulation
The Brooklyn Paper Areas of Circulation

Call John Daye at 866.329.3261
FAX: 866.329.3262 • Email: dayeco@msn.com