Make: Magazine Print Advertising Materials Specifications

MAKE Print Ad Specs

MAKE Special Issue Print Ad Specs (SIP)

For special issue print ad specs (SIP) and information, click here.

Mechanical Specifications

Trim Size: 6.625"×9.375"
Margins: Live areas should be kept at least 3⁄4" from the document edge on all four sides.
Crop marks: None
Binding: Perfect
Inserts: Are accepted. Contact your sales representative for details.

Dimensions

Full Page (bleed): 6.75"×9.625"
Full Page (no bleed): 6.125"×8.75"
Half Page Horizontal: 6.125"×4.25"
Two Page Spread: 13.5"×9.625"
Marketplace, Quarter Page: 3"×4.25"
Other Dimensions: Call for instructions

Digital Files

Digital files should be provided in high resolution PDF format, using Acrobat Distiller 6.0 or similar.
Digital files should be CMYK.
Digital file sizes should be made exactly to the specifications. We cannot be responsible for files that do not adhere to these specs.
Any printing instructions (optional) should be provided in a separate document.

Fonts and Images

All fonts and images must be embedded.
Any placed images should be at 100% size and 300dpi, CMYK.
Note that we cannot guarantee accurate reproduction on fonts that are not adobe postscript fonts. To avoid any font trouble, you can outline your fonts.

Color Proofs (Optional)

Color Proofs should be a high-quality digital proof that meets SWOP standards. Color correctness cannot be guaranteed if color proof is substandard, or no proof is provided.

Color Density

Total 4-color density should not exceed 280% with no more than one color solid. Please note there is an expected press gain of 18-22% in the 50% range, and that ink coverage will vary slightly during press run.