Adobe PageMaker

Topics:

Save Document as EPS and Open in Illustrator
Convert Text to Outlines (Illustrator)
Show Hidden Font Characters (Illustrator)
Set Black Text to Overprint (Illustrator)
Adding Images (Illustrator)
Converting to CMYK Color Mode (Illustrator)
Save as EPS (Illustrator)

1. Save Document as EPS and Open in Illustator

Save as EPS

File>Print
In PageMaker select the page to
output. Select Option>Write
Postscript to File
Select the "EPS" button
Set the "Download Font:" to
"PostScript and TrueType"
Press the "Save as" button, then
name file and set destination by
pressing the "OK" button
Press the "Save" button
Open the PageMaker EPS in Illustrator

2. Convert Text to Outlines

Convert All Text to Outlines

All text within files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero to eliminate the need for fonts.

Edit>Select All
Type>Create Outlines

3. Show Hidden Characters

Show Hidden Font Characters

You must make sure there are no hidden characters in your artwork.

Every font field ends with an infinity symbol (). If there are symbols
in your artwork without any type before, delete those type fields or
make sure those fonts are outlined.

Type>Show Hidden Characters

4. Set Black Text to Overprint

Set Black Text to Overprint

Filter>Colors>Overprint Black
Unselect Stroke
Select Include Blacks with CMY

5. Adding Images

Adding an Image

Place your hi-res file (File>Place)
Check the resolution of your file and make sure it's set at 300 ppi

Click here to find out how .

What is Resolution?

For an image to print properly, the image must be at least 300 pixels per inch (PPI) at the final output size. DO NOT try to change from a low resolution to a higher one by increasing the DPI in your imaging program. More information about resolution .

Changing resolution the correct way.

6. Color

Convert RGB file to CMYK

Filter > Colors > Convert to
CMYK

What is CMYK color mode?

The color mode of submitted files must be CMYK. If your files are submitted using any other color standard, such as RGB or Pantone, they will be converted to CMYK. Conversion from one color standard to another may cause colors to shift. More information about CMYK color mode.

Does your artwork contain gradients?

Gradients are commonly used in printing and in most instances produce good results. Gradients can be represented in a file as a mathematical equation (Vector) or rendered by the application into a series of pixels (Raster). Whether created as rasters or vectors, gradients below 10% may not reproduce accurately. More information about gradients .

Does your artwork contain solid black?

rich black image When you want an area of solid black within a document, 100% black (K) will not result in a solid, saturated black. Instead, use Rich Black, as represented by C:50% / M:40% / Y:40% / K:100%.

7. Save as EPS or PDF

Hidden font fields in your artwork will register as fonts that are not outlined. Our system will reject this file as a bad file. Please make sure to to delete hidden characters and outline your fonts.

Illustrator EPS