Online Specifications

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Print Specifications

Type of Binding

Saddle-stitched

Journal Trim Size

10 1/2" x 14". Safety allowance for live matter: 1/2" from trim.

Run of Journal Page Sizes

	Non-Bleed Size			Bleed Size
	Width		Height	Width		Height
King page:	9 1/2"	x	13"	10 3/4"	x	14 1/4"
3/4 page horizontal:	9 1/2"	x	10"	10 3/4"	x	10 3/4"
3/4 page vertical:	7"	x	13"	7 7/8"	x	14 1/4"
Island 1/2 page:	7"	x	10"	7 7/8"	x	10 3/4"

Career & Events Section Page Sizes

	Non-Bleed Size
	Width		Height
King page:	9 1/4"	x	12"
3/4 page:	6 7/8"	x	12"
1/2 page horizontal:	9 1/4"	x	5 7/8"
1/2 page vertical:	4 1/2"	x	12"
1/4 page horizontal:	4 1/2"	x	5 7/8"
1/4 page vertical:	2 1/8"	x	12"
1/8 page horizontal:	4 1/2"	x	2 7/8"
1/8 page vertical:	2 1/8"	x	5 7/8"
1/16 page:	2 1/3"	x	3 1/3"

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Submission of Ads

We prefer and strongly recommend the submission of ads via High-Resolution Digital Media as follows: Required format is PDF: Adobe Acrobat 6.0 + up. Electronic Transfer: Internet, FTP. Please contact your Production Associate for FTP information. Ads must be complete and sized at 100% (confirm final trim size of journal). Ad size needs to include necessary bleeds (minimum bleed allowance = 1/8" each side). All fonts and graphics must be embedded; Open Type fonts are recommended. Ads must be saved as high resolution for print publication (minimum of 300 dpi for half tone times, 600 dpi for images containing pictures and text, 1200 dpi for line art). Four-color solids should not exceed SWOP density of 300%. Convert all RGB to CMYK.

Insert Requirements

• Acceptance: A sample of the insert or BRC must be submitted in advance for approval. For information, please contact Nick Strickland at (646) 674-6539.
• Sizes: Submit 8" x 11". Final size with 1/8" head trim: 8" x 10 7/8".
• Packing Instructions: Carton packing preferred with quantity, publication and issue clearly indicated.
• Shipping Address: Quad Receiving, N11896 Hwy. 175, Lomira, WI 53048, phone: 920-269-4700

Disposition of Materials

Material, other than inserts, will be held one year from date of last insertion and then destroyed unless specifically instructed otherwise. Excess inserts will not be held after binding unless requested in writing.

Cover Tips

Specifications: 10” wide X 6” high (maximum size), 7” wide X 5” high (minimum). Safety: Allow 1/4" from trim on all sides. Paper stock: 80# or 100# gloss text. Jogs: to center unless issue is less than 40pp. If less than 40pp, jogs to foot (as determined by USPS). A sample of insert must be sent to the Advertising Coordinator for approval 3 weeks prior to the insert due date.