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Print Specifications

Publication is printed by web offset, perfect bound with a trim size of 77/8" x 103/4".

Standard Advertising Units — Vertical

Space Unit Width Depth
2-page spread bleed 16 1/4" 11"
2-page spread
gutter bleed only
15 1/4" 10"
1-page bleed
(live area not to exceed 7 1/8" x 10", centered)
8 1/8" 11"
1-page non-bleed 7 1/8" 10"
2/3 page bleed
(live area not to exceed 4 1/2" x 10", centered)
5 1/2" 11"
2/3 page non-bleed 4 1/2" 10"
1/2 page non-bleed 3 5/16" 10"
1/2 page island non-bleed 4 1/2" 7 1/2"
1/2 page island bleed
(live area not to exceed 4 1/2" x 7 1/4", centered)
5 1/2" 8 1/4"
1/3 page 2 3/16" 10"
1/3 page bleed
(live area not to exceed 2 3/16" x 10", centered)
3 3/16" 11"
1/4 page non-bleed 3 3/8" 4 7/8"



Standard Advertising Units — Horizontal

2/3 page bleed
(live area not to exceed 7 1/8" x 7 1/2", centered)
8 1/8" 8"
2/3 page non-bleed 7 1/8" 7 1/2"
1/2 page non-bleed 6 7/8" 4 7/8"
1/3 page non-bleed 4 1/2" 4 7/8"




A. Bleeds and Spreads: Keep live matter 3/8" from trim, head, foot, and binding edge. Keep crop marks outside live area.

B. Mechanical Requirements: Offset film negatives (right reading, emulsion-side down). Positive film accepted. Screen recommendation for black and white or 2-color: 133 recommended, 120 acceptable; for 4-color: 133 recommended. Charges will apply for materials requiring alterations, conversion (i.e., positive film), composition, reducing, or enlarging. Screen density: 280% recommended, 300% maximum for 4-color process advertising.

C. Guidance Material: For 4-color advertising, supply one MatchPrint, Chromalin, or similar proof with color bars on publication proofing stock. Full comprehensive and progressive proofs are also acceptable. Thermal, ink-jet, laser, and dye-sublimation color proofs are not acceptable. Charges may be incurred for materials without the appropriate color guidance proofs.

D. Paper Stock: Publication is printed on 45-lb matte coated text stock with 6 pt. coated cover stock.

E. Shipment of Materials: Material must be separately slip-sheeted, securely packed, and protected to prevent scratching, puncture, or folding during shipment. Do not fold across image area on progressive proofs. Send space insertion order, printing materials, proofs and copy material to: Ad Traffic, Medical Electronics Manufacturing, 11444 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-1549 USA.

F. Film Storage: Film is stored by publisher for 12 months and then destroyed unless advised otherwise in writing by advertiser or its agency.

For more information:
Phone: 310/445-4200  Fax: 310/445-4299

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