Mechanical Requirements

Required Material
All ads for CURE must be submitted in digital form. CURE is printed using direct-to-plate technology, eliminating the use of composite film as well as the possibility of submitting ads as composite film. Guidelines for submission of ads in digital form are provided below.

Digital File Requirements

Preferred platform:

CURE is produced using the Macintosh platform and Adobe InDesign for layout with Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator for placed images.

Media available:
CD Rom

Programs supported:
Please send your ad as a high-resolution PDF file with imbedded fonts and images.

Scans and placed images:
All placed scans must be CMYK TIFF or EPS files (no jpeg or gif), 300 ppi minimum resolution acceptable. CURE prints at 150 lpi.

Fonts and supporting files:
Include/embed all necessary fonts and supporting graphics files with submitted materials.

Proofs:
Digital files must be accompanied by two composite color proofs of your ad. Acceptable digital proofs include dye sublimation prints, Iris prints, color laser prints, etc.

Press Standards
CURE is printed web offset at 150 lpi, four color process, and perfect bound. The trim size is 8.375 ” x 10.875”. The cover paper stock is 7pt. (130 lb.) Sterling cover, with UV laminated front and back cover. The text paper stock is a quality web matte. Anticipated dot gain is 22%, plus or minus 5%. Process ink colors adhere to SWOP standards.

Send all advertising materials to:

Attn: Teresa Fararro

Marketing Representative
3102 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 610
Dallas, TX 75219

214-367-3353

teresa.fararro@curetoday.com

For production questions, please contact:

Glenn Zamora

Graphic Designer

214-367-3379

glenn.zamora@curetoday.com