Print Production Prep — Preflight & Press-Ready Files

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    Bleed, CMYK, resolution, rich black, dielines and PDF/X — the exact numbers that stop a reprint.

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    Print Production Prep — Preflight & Press-Ready Files

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    I need to prepare a 24-page saddle-stitched booklet for offset printing. It is A5 size, on 150gsm silk paper. What are my setup specs and export settings?

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    I have calculated the production specifications for your 24-page A5 saddle-stitched booklet. Because this is a stitched product, ensure your total page count remains a multiple of 4. ## Print Production Specifications: A5 Booklet | Specification | Value | Technical Note | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Document Size** | 148 x 210 mm | Set as single pages, not spreads. | | **Bleed** | 3mm (all sides) | Required for edge-to-edge elements. | | **Safe Area** | 5mm inside trim | Keep text away from the face trim and spine. | | **Color Space** | CMYK (FOGRA39) | Convert all RGB imagery; check ink limits. | | **Image Resolution** | 300 ppi | Effective resolution at 100% scale. | | **Black Text** | 0C 0M 0Y 100K | Set to **Overprint** to avoid registration gaps. | | **Rich Black** | 60C 40M 40Y 100K | Use for large solids only; max 240% TAC. | | **Minimum Type** | 6pt positive / 8pt rev | Avoid thin weights for reversed-out white text. | | **Line Weights** | 0.25pt minimum | 0.5pt minimum for reversed/white lines. | | **Export Profile** | PDF/X-4 | Include crop marks with a 3mm offset. | **Pre-flight Checklist** 1. **Spine & Creep:** For 24 pages at 150gsm, expect minor "creep" on inner pages; keep critical folio numbers at least 8mm from the outer edge. 2. **Transparency:** PDF/X-4 supports live transparency; verify with your printer if they require flattened PDF/X-1a. 3. **Page Count:** Verified at 24 pages (multiple of 4). 4. **Naming:** `ProjectName_A5Booklet_148x210_v1_PRINT.pdf` **Next steps** - Ask your printer for the "paper caliper" to confirm if creep compensation is needed. - Set your black body text to "Overprint" in your layout software's Attributes panel. - Export as single pages to allow the printer's imposition software to handle the signature breaks.

    ProjectName_A5Booklet_148x210_v1_PRINT.pdf

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    About this skill

    The problem

    Print errors are expensive. Submitting files with missing bleeds, low-resolution assets, or incorrect color profiles leads to costly reprints and production delays.

    What it does

    • Generates precise technical specifications for bleed, trim, and safe areas based on product type.
    • Calculates rich black formulas and ink limits to prevent muddy solids or registration issues.
    • Provides exact pre-flight checks for resolution, line weights, and font embedding.
    • Structures dieline and fold panel layouts, including spine width calculations for books.
    • Standardizes PDF/X export settings and file naming conventions for professional handoff.

    Why this beats prompting it yourself

    General AI often gives vague advice like "use high res." This skill provides industry-standard numbers (e.g., 300ppi at final size, 0.25pt minimum lines) and catches technical gotchas like white-ink overprint or panel width adjustments that non-specialists overlook.

    Use cases

    • Setting up a print-ready business card or flyer with proper bleed and safe zones.
    • Calculating the spine width and creep for a saddle-stitched or perfect-bound book.
    • Preparing packaging dielines with spot color layers and glue area specifications.
    • Converting digital designs for offset or large-format printing without color shifts.

    Known limitations

    Printer-specific templates always override these general specs. Screen colors are approximations; physical proofs are required for color-critical work.

    Printer-specific templates always override these specs. Physical proofs are required for color-critical work. Regional legal requirements for packaging must be verified by the user.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    This skill provides precise, industry-standard technical specifications for bleeds, rich black formulas, ink limits, and spine widths, preventing the vague advice often given by general-purpose AI.

    The skill provides exact numerical data and layout structures (like panel widths and resolution requirements) that you can input into design software like Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or Affinity Designer.

    Yes, it includes specific logic for calculating spine widths based on page count and paper weight, as well as adjustments for 'creep' in multi-page documents like saddle-stitched booklets.

    This skill is a lightweight logic module that can be integrated into any AI agent or LLM that supports custom skill sets or system instructions.

    You receive the full technical logic for the 'Print Production Prep' skill, ready for immediate deployment, along with any future documentation updates released by the creator.

    While the skill follows global ISO and PDF/X standards, you should always defer to your specific printer’s templates if they differ from general industry standards.

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