We will provide templates for your specific product. All elements of the page, text, artwork and folio must fit within the image area of your specific template.

[download templates here]

[download PDF w/ template dimensions + product information here]

Adobe Acrobat
QuarkXPress
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign

The Kalamazoo Gazette follows the high standards set by SNAP.
SNAP provides guidelines for the cold process press (web printing); which are intended to be used by advertisers, agencies, publishers, pre-press and printers. Images that do meet the SNAP standards will provide a clean, crisp printed image.

[download the SNAP standards PDF here]

All scans should be sized in Photoshop as close to the final output size as possible. Enlargement or reduction of more than 25 percent in page layout software will result in loss of sharpness and image quality. Resolution should be at least 200 dpi for halftones and 300 dpi for bitmap images. Color scans must be saved using the CMYK mode. Any shadow in excess of 88% can be expected to print solid black. Line screen should be 100 lpi. Plan for a dot gain of 30% and a total ink limit of 240%.

The best reproduction begins with good-quality original materials. Good-quality digital photos will render good reproduction. Preferable image resolution is 200 dpi for newsprint, 300 dpi for commercial media. Web quality (72 dpi) photos, graphics and printed halftone materials (magazines and newspapers) produce marginal results.

Type set smaller than 6 point should be avoided
Use 10-point type minimum to reverse out of a single color background. Use 12-point type minimum to reverse out of a four-color background. Do not reverse serif type smaller than 12 points.
Do not reverse serif type within screened areas containing less than a 70% screen of 2, 3 or 4 colors Do not reverse serif type in yellow or other light-colored background. All fonts used must be provided (this does not include files sent in PDF format if fonts have been properly embedded.) Do not reverse small type over colored images. Reverse copy should be set in bold-face type for best reproduction.

Please avoid screen serif type with fine or medium weight type. Type screened at 80% or more will reproduce as a solid. 

Our preferred method of digital media transmission is our File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site. Your direct connection to our server means your files will be transferred completely and dependably. Use your Internet browser to upload your files. If your PDFs are quite large, you can use a utility to compress your files prior to uploading. OS X Macs have built in zip archive functions within the operating system. WinZip software works well on Windows PCs. Once your files have been uploaded, you may verify receipt through your sales representative.

[download PDF version of FTP instructions here]

It is helpful when your files are named in this format, so we can recognized them on the FTP site for a quick turnaround.
Date space day space "COM" space one letter with page number.
EXAMPLE: 102504 MON COM T1.pdf

FTP (Upload site): http://commercial.kalamazoogazette.com
User name: kzelectronic
Password: (get password from sales rep)

[click here to go to the FTP site]

The four-page across, one-page around REGIOMAN offset press prints blanket-to-blanket utilizing double-circumference blanket cylinders for superior printing at high speeds. The press produces up to eight pages per web at production speeds up to 70,000 cph (straight/no collect) for newspapers up to 40 broadsheet pages.

Creates a comprehensive network, which links all aspects of production from materials handling to mailroom and distribution logistics to ink management.

Number of pages: 40 process color
Copies per hour : 70,000
Web width: 47"
Cut-off length: 21"
Printing unit: 8 cylinder system (blanket - blanket)
Folders: Jaw folder 2:3:3

www.manroland.us.com

27.6 standard newsprint
35# 80 bright
40# 92 bright
50# 92 bright

The Kalamazoo Gazette’s Packaging and Distribution Center offers many solutions to finish your product.

We can take your printed product, insert into it, place a sticky note on it, stack it, bundle it, tie it, skid it, wrap it and deliver it all out of one location.

Would you like a sleek-looking magazine? No problem. We can print the inside pages and stitch-and-trim a glossy cover on it or just run a self cover.

2 – 20:2 High-speed Inserting machines with online addressing
Kirk-Rudy Addressing System for all postcards, letters and flats
Muller Martini Prima Stitch and Trimmer
Flexi-Roll Buffering System
NewsGrip Conveyor
Quipp Stackers

If you decide you want to create a direct mail piece, use us to prepare USPS paperwork and do all addressing, handling and presorting. We have the ability to run many different thicknesses, stocks and coating to give your product the best look. You can decide to use a press product, stitch-and-trim product or use us to work with a vendor to tailor your needs.

www.mullermartini.com