PDF for Press Checklist Specifications
Plastic coil binding: 1 inch
Perfect bound: 1 to 1 1/8 inches
Three-hole drilled: 1 1/4 inches
Page numbers
½ inch from the bottom of the page (minimum)
Photographs/Images and Illustrations
Confirm all photographs/images are of the highest quality possible. If you are
concerned about the file size please let us know.
Verify that all Hayden-McNeil illustrations have been imported into your
manuscript and placed as you desired.
Contact your Prepress Technical Coordinator, Christy Kubat, for any concerns
regarding color imagery.
Proofing
Proof the Table of Contents for accuracy including page numbers, headers and
footers.
Check that all chapters begin on the right hand (if desired). Insert a blank page
where necessary ie. Insert the blank page before the chapter opener if the chapter
falls on the left side.
Proof your work carefully before creating your PDF file(s). Your manual will
print directly from the PDF file(s) you have created.
File maintenance
File naming suggestion (if more than one pdf):
01 Front matter
02 Introduction
03 Chapter 1
04 Chapter 2
05 Chapter 3
06 Chapter 4
07 Chapter 5
08 Chapter 6
09 Appendix A
10 Appendix B
Thank you for your time to ensure your PDF is created with the proper specifications.
