Downloads
If you have
trouble downloading, right click on the file in your web browser and choose
"Save File As..." or "Save Target As..." to save the file to your hard
drive. Some of these files may be compressed in the .sit (Mac) or .zip
(PC) format and must be decompressed before using. Decompression utilites
for these files are included on standard installations of the Mac or Windows
Operating Systems.
PDF Creation Instructions
Creating a PDF that is print ready can be tricky. A PDF that is created
incorrectly can be harder to work with than the original files. This page
has instructions on how to create a clean PDF in most of the popular design
programs.
PDF Creation Page
Professional Printing from Microsoft Publisher
This page outlines some of the most common problems we see with Publisher files
and gives you instructions on how to fix them. Anyone using Publisher should follow the instructions on this page before sending a job to us.
Preparing files in Publisher
Diecut Templates
Use these Illustrator EPS templates when designing a job that will print
with one of our standard dies.
Diecut Templates Page
Color Profiles
This page contains J.S. McCarthy's latest color profiles and installation
instuctions. For best results load these into Photoshop and use them to
convert your images to CMYK.
Color
Management
InDesign CS4 Preflight
This page contains J.S. McCarthy's preflight profiles for InDesign CS4. For best results load these into InDesign and use them to
check your files for problems before sending them out for printing. Separate profiles are included for jobs printing with CMYK; Spot Color; CMYK and Spot Color; and Gray only.
InDesign CS4 Preflight Profiles
| Images If you would like to download a copy of our environmental initiative logos (saved in .EPS format) to place on your printed materials they can be found below. |
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Wind Power Logo This logo may be used on any job printed at J.S. McCarthy. |
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Soy Ink Logos |
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100% Recycled Paper Logo To be used with paper stocks made of 100% recycled material. |
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Partially Recycled Paper Logo To be used with paper stocks partially made of recycled material. Often includes text indicating the percentage of recycled paper used. |
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Generic Recycling Logos Used to indicate that content is made of recyclable materials. |