1. It's best to use Type 1 PostScript fonts and include both the screen and printer fonts. True Type fonts are not fully compatible with high-resolution image setters and therefore are unpredictable.

2. All fonts used to build the document, including those used in graphics, should be submitted along with the application files. For PostScript and PDF files, all fonts used should be embedded in the PS or PDF file.

3. Use the correct PostScript Printer Driver (PPD). Sentinel will supply this to you electronically. Please check with your Sentinel representative.

4. For composite text, send PostScript or PDF files (preferred) or application files with all supporting graphics and fonts. For covers and dust jackets, send application files on all supporting graphics and fonts, so that we may modify the spine, adjust trapping, etc.Files that contain Pantone colors cannot be printed directly from a PDF file. Please contact Sentinel for instructions.

5. Send a complete set of final lasers of the files you are providing, including any blank pages in the finished copy.

6. When graphics are being used, send separate graphic files along with the application files. Line art should be scanned at 600 dpi (minimum) and halftones (photographs) at 300 dpi.

7. When working with 4-color images, convert all graphics to CMYK rather than LAB, RGB, or other color formats.

8. The document page size should be the same dimension as the trim size of your book. Insert blank pages where they would appear in the finished book to keep all ODD numbered pages as right-handed pages and EVEN numbered pages as left-handed pages in the book. It's best to leave at least a half-inch (.5") of white space from your text to the finished size of the book to give it a professional look.

9. Be cautious when using style attributes (italics, bold, etc.) on fonts. If you want a font to be bold or italic, choose the bold/italic version of that font directly from the font list.

10. The best page layout programs using the Mac or PC platform are QuarkXPress and PageMaker. The most common types of media we support are CDs, DVDs, Jaz and Zip disks. You can also upload to our ftp site. Contact your Sentinel Representative for more information.

The final step is to complete Sentinel's Electronic Submission Form and forward it with your order. You can also call your sales or customer representative for a copy of this form.