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Mechanical Specs and Requirements

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BLS prefers JPEG or GIF format files submitted electronically. See below for more details. 

Software Programs Supported: Electronically submitted files created in the following desktop publishing software: MAC or PC accepted; Photoship CS5 and Fireworks CS5. Files should be supplied by any one of the followings formats: CD/DVD or email (preferred).

Fireworks: Version CS5. We prefer Fireworks files to be saved for placement in page layout programs in EPS formal. Use RGB colors at 72 or 300 dpi with preview of 8 bits/pixel and binary encoding.  

Photoshop: Version CS5. We prefer Photoshop files to be saved for placement in page layout programs in EPS formal. Use RGB colors at 72 or 300 dpi with preview of 8 bits/pixel and binary encoding.

Software Programs Not Supported at BLS: Microsoft Word; CarelDraw; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Publisher

Fonts: Include all fonts when sending your documents for output. With Macintosh fonts, provide screen and printer fonts. With Windows fonts, provide PFM and PFB fonts. Use of TrueType or Type 3 fonts is NOT recommended, and Multiple Master fonts are not supported. If you use TrueType of Type 3 fonts in your document, desired results cannot be guaranteed and delays could result.

Color Proof: BLS does not require a high-resolution color proof of the ad.

Artwork: BLS prefers digital files only. If art materials received require additional production, the charge will be passed along to the advertiser or its advertising agency.

Note: if your software is not listed or you require additional information, please email Daniela Benitez or call +407.985.3810