Cycle World
Mechanical Specifications  
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Printing

Web offset Binding

Cycle World will be perfect bound starting with the November 2009 issue.

Live Matter

Keep all live matter within nonbleed dimensions. For spread crossover type, allow 3/16” on each side of gutter.

Acceptable File Formats

PDF/X-1a:2001 vector based, (professionally prepared) Acrobat v4.01 (press optimized); composite CMYK; all fonts embedded; 300 dpi bitmaps. Note: Trapping is the responsibility of the file provider.

Unacceptable File Formats

Other file types, such as PDF (created on desktop), Postscript, or native applications such as Quark, InDesign, Pagemaker, Illustrator, Freehand, etc. are unacceptable because they introduce many possibilities for error.

Proofs

Every ad must have a Contract proof and 2 content (laser) proofs which are an identical match to the furnished file. This will allow Cycle World Magazine to ensure content integrity. Acceptable contract proofs include: Kodak Approval (preferred), Matchprint Digital Halftone, Press proof (ink on paper). All Contract proofs must be made according to SWOP standards. Kodak Approvals must be made according to Kodak SWOP Application Data Sheet with SWOP approved control guide. Proofs that do not meet SWOP criteria will be used for color break only. SWOP standards apply for both inks and proofing stock: inking should be head to foot with AAAA/MPA offset process colors, 4/c wet, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow. Proofs must be supplied in accordance with SWOP density standard with maximum ink coverage density of 300% for 4/C ads and 185% for 2/C ads, 2nd color not to exceed 85%. Cycle World Magazine cannot be responsible for any color or positioning variation if above is not adhered to.

Publisher cannot guarantee the readability of printed type smaller than 6 pt. solid. All digital files will be held for one year only and then destroyed unless otherwise requested in writing.

For material extensions and supplied insert information, please contact Tonia Troncone, Production Manager (949) 720-5345 or ttroncone@hfmus.com.

Send Digital Files and Proofs to:
HFM- Cycle World Magazine
1499 Monrovia Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Attn: Tonia Troncone
(949) 720-5345

FTP digital files:

Host address: cwads.hfmus.com

Username/ID: cwads

Password: cwads1

*If sending files via FTP, notify Production Manager via email and send proofs to address listed above.

All Sizes Are Width Times Depth

NON BLEED (Width x Depth)

BLEED (Width x Depth)

TRIM SIZE (Width x Depth)

Spread

14-3/4 X 9-1/4

16 X 10-3/4

15-3/4 X 10-1/2

Spread Horizontal

14-3/4 X 4-1/2

16 X 5-1/2

15-3/4 X 5-1/4

Full Page

6-3/4 X 9-1/4

8-1/8 X 10-3/4

7-7/8 X 10-1/2

2/3 Page

4-3/8 X 9-1/4

5-1/4 X 10-3/4

4-7/8 X 10-1/2

1/2 Page Digest

4-3/8 X 7-5/16

5-1/4 X 8-1/2

4-7/8 X 8

1/2 Page Horizontal

6-3/4 X 4-1/4

8-1/4 X 5-1/2

7-7/8 X 5-1/4

1/3 Page Vertical

2 X 9-1/4

2-7/8 X 10-3/4

2-1/2 X 10-1/2

1/3 Page Square

4-3/8 X 4-1/2

5-1/4 X 5-1/2

5 X 5-1/4

1/4 Page Vertical

2 X 7-5/8

2-7/8 X 8-5/16

2-1/2 X 8

1/4 Page Square

4-3/8 X 3-7/16

5-1/4 X 4-3/8

5 X 4-1/8

1/6 Page Vertical

2 X 4-1/2

2-7/8 X 5-1/2

2-1/2 X 5-1/4

1/6 Page Horizontal

4-3/8 X 2-3/16

5-1/4 X 3-1/8

5 X 2-7/8


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