A Wealth Of Knowledge That Could Be Considered a "Prepress University"
What is a Print-Ready PDF file ?
General file preparation recommendations
Book printing and binding is a mechanical process that involves some amount of variation. Following these fundamental guidelines will ensure the best attainable quality from your supplied files. View Guidelines.
Find answers to your prepress questions
The Lakeside Prepress Resource knowledge base can be accessed on includes articles about many topics related to prepress file construction and design considerations. Click here to visit the Lakeside Book Resource site.
Quick Links
Have a specific task you need completed? Quickly navigate to your subject via the quick links below.
Templates for covers and components
Before designing your cover or component it’s vital that your InDesign, QuarkXPress or equivalent design application is set to the correct size with panel dimensions, margins and bleeds. If you haven’t received a component template from Lakeside Book, please reach out to your customer service representative and request one. Various examples of component templates can be found here, Sample Templates.
Choosing the right application
It’s important that you choose the right application for the job. Though each individual Adobe application has impressive capabilities, their use is intended for specific tasks. For more details, please click the applicable link below.