3.0 Create Worksheet for Untrapped Files to SGS

Final prep work

• All layers that will not be printing should be both 1) set to not print and 2) turned off from viewing. • Turn on Overprint Preview for the entire document • Set Document Raster Effects setting to 300.

10. Duplicate the File to Create an OUTLINED VERSION for PrePress use.

- Use ‘Save As’, to create a duplicate file and Add _OL to the file name. - In the _OL file, Outline all fonts. - Save the Illustrator .ai file and make a LR pdf.

3.0 CREATE WORKSHEET FOR UNTRAPPED JOBS ONLY 11. Enter Preflight Notes

In PF, enter Preflight Notes (1): enter the date Preflight was completed, SGS MN, FULL PREPRESS, the time files were uploaded, and your initials (see fig. B) • If job needs turn-around in 24 hours: include RUSH [in all caps] (also see Step 14 for additional communication needed • Click Worksheet button (2) (see fig. B)

fig. B – Preflight Notes

10. Enter Preflight Notes (continued) • Then, click PDF button at top of screen (1), Print dialog box opens (2), click PDF button (3), from drop down list choose Adobe PDF, Click Save and Select the appropriate job folder on server. (see fig. C) • Name the pdf file: [part#] -or- can name the pdf: [part#]_STRATA, if being sent to other than SGS MN

fig. C – Example of Preflight Worksheet