Files formats for text (litho and digital web production)
Our preferred format for text files is a print ready PDF saved as one PDF file single page to view with fonts embedded and crop marks selected. Please do not save each page as individual PDF's - we will be unable to use files supplied in this way. We have provided Distiller setting files below that you can download and import into Adobe Acrobat which are specifically set up for our presses.
We can also accept application files created in Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress and Pagemaker (up to version 6.5) but please note there will be an additional charge to convert these to print ready PDF's. If you are supplying application files then we will also require any font or image files.
Files formats for text (iGen mono and colour production)
If you are supplying files for production on our iGen press then please contact Eve Limeburner, our Pre Press Manager, for advice on how to set up the files. Click here to send her an e-mail or 'phone 01553 816123 to speak to her directly.
Files formats for plate sections
Our preferred format for plate sections files is a print ready PDF saved as one PDF file for each section single page to view with crop marks. Please remember to embedded any fonts and ensure that image files are at least 300 dpi and saved as CMYK.
If you are scanning images to be reproduced in a plate section then these should be scanned as .eps or .tiff files, please avoid .jpeg.
The final resolution of images should be (screen ruling x scale x 2). Our screen ruling is 150lpi. If you have any queries regarding scanning images then please contact Eve Limeburner, our Pre Press Manager, either by 'phoning 01553 816123 or e-mail: elimeburner@biddles.co.uk
Files formats for covers
Our preferred format for cover files is an application file created in Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress or Pagemaker (up to version 6.5). Please remember to send us any font or image files which should be at least 300 dpi and saved as CMYK. Having application files allows us to easily change spine widths, drop in barcodes etc. on your behalf if required. However we are more than happy to accept a cover file as a print ready PDF.
When supplying Biddles with pre-printed covers, please ensure that:
The ISBN is the same inside
the book as appears on the cover.
When supplying pre-printed covers for paperback books with
flaps: please allow an additional
10mm at the foot of the cover to allow us to produce
tuck in flaps.
Job option settings for Acrobat Distiller
PC: Using Winzip or a similar package extract the distiller job options file to the following folder on your computer C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Distillr\Settings (path for other versions of Acrobat may be slightly different)
Mac: Using StuffIt extract the Distiller job options file to the Adobe Distiller folder in your Applications folder.
Distiller settings for text files to be printed on our litho presses
Distiller settings for text files to be printed on our digital web press
Distiller settings for all cover files
Guidelines to producing
digital files
Listed below are guides to help
you produce PDF files to our specification. You have
the choice of either downloading these files to your hard drive
(as WinZip files), or viewing them whilst using your browser
(you will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader installed on your computer
to view either of these). The guides cover both Macintosh and
Windows, however we are happy to advise on any slight differences
there might be.
Guidelines to supplying PDF's
How to create PDF's using Adobe Acrobat 5.0
Supplying halftones for our digital web press
How to send your files to Biddles
Files up to 3MB in size can be sent by e-mail to your customer services representative.
Alternatively we can set up an account for you on our FTP server which gives you the flexibility to upload files when you want without worrying about a size restriction. Click here for further details and guidelines on how to upload files using popular FTP programmes / browsers. Our FTP monitoring software will alert us as soon as your files have been uploaded.
Files can also be sent by post to your customer services representative on a CD or DVD ideally with a laser print out.
Clauses to be aware of regarding files in our Terms and Conditions
When supplying electronic files to Biddles, please be aware of the following clauses contained within our Terms and Conditions:
5. Electronic files
(a) It is the customer's responsibility to maintain a copy of any original electronic file.
(b) Biddles shall not be responsible for checking the accuracy of supplied input from an electronic file unless otherwise agreed.
(c) Without prejudice to clause 15, if an electronic file is not suitable for outputting on equipment normally adequate for such purposes without adjustment or other corrective action, Biddles may make a charge for any resulting additional cost incurred.
15. Materials supplied by the customer
(a) Biddles may reject any film, disks, paper, plates or other materials supplied or specified by the customer which appear to them to be unsuitable. Additional costs incurred if materials are found to be unsuitable during production may be charged except that if the whole or any part of such additional cost could have been avoided but for unreasonable delay by Biddles in ascertaining the unsuitability of the materials then that amount shall not be charged to the customer.
(b) Where materials are so supplied or specified, Biddles will take every care to secure the best results, but responsibility will not be accepted for imperfect work caused by defects in or unsuitability of materials so supplied or specified.
(c) Quantities of materials supplied shall be adequate to cover normal spoilage.
