Mechanical Requirements

Trim Size: 7-7/8" x 10-1/2"

Ad Size Non-Bleed Bleed Bleed Safety Trim
Width x Length Width x Length Width x Length Width x Length
Spread
15-1/4" x 10"
16" x 10-3/4"
15-1/4" x 10"
15-3/4" x 10-1/2"
Page
7-3/8" x 10"
8-1/8" x 10-3/4"
7-3/8" x 10"
7-7/8" x 10-1/2"
2/3 Page Vertical
4-3/4" x 10"
5-1/4" x 10-3/4"
4-1/2" x 10"
5" x 10-1/2"
2/3 Page Horizontal
7-1/4" x 6-1/2"
8-1/8" x 7"
7-1/4" x 6-1/4"
7-7/8" x 6-3/4"
Digest
4-3/4" x 7"
5-1/4" x 7-1/2"
4-1/2" x 6-3/4"
5" x 7-1/4"
Island*
4-3/8" x 6-1/2"
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
*Island Ads need advance notice to accommodate.
1/2 Page Vertical
3-1/2" x 10"
4-1/8" x 10-3/4"
3-3/8" x 10"
3-7/8" x 10-1/2"
1/2 Page Horizontal
7-1/4" x 4-7/8"
8-1/8" x 5-3/8"
7-1/4" x 4-5/8"
7-7/8" x 5-1/8"
1/2 Page Horz. Sprd
15-1/4" x 4-7/8"
16" x 5-3/8"
15-1/4" x 4-5/8"
15-3/4" x 5-1/8"
1/4 Page
3-1/2" x 4-7/8"
4-1/8" x 5-3/8"
3-3/8" x 4-5/8"
3-7/8" x 5-1/8"
1/3 Page Vertical
2-1/4" x 10"
2-7/8" x 10-3/4"
2-1/8" x 10"
2-5/8" x 10-1/2"
1/3 Page Square
4-3/4" x 4-7/8"
5-1/4" x 5-3/8"
4-1/2" x 4-5/8"
5" x 5-1/8"
1/6 Page Vertical
2-1/4" x 4-7/8"
Not Available
1/6 Page Horizontal
4-5/8" x 2-1/2"
Not Available
1/12 Page
2-1/4" x 2-1/2"
Not Available
Travel Ads 4"
2-1/4" x 4"
Not Available (Travelers Guide or Directory & Planner)
Travel Ads 2"
2-1/4" x 2"
Not Available (Travelers Guide or Directory)
Travel Ads 1"
2-1/4" x 1"
Not Available (Travelers Guide or Directory)

Brochure Ads Large 2-1/4" x 3"
Small 1-1/8" x 3"
Contact Mary Arnold regarding materials @ 515-284-3734.

Material Requirements:
Digital Materials (Click here for Digital Specs)
300% Maximum SWOP Density

Color Source Required:
Two Direct Digital Color Proof(s) from supplied file, Kodak Approval preferred, Digital Matchprint, or Analog proofs which meet SWOP specifications on publication grade substrate. All proofs supplied must have approved color bars representing 25, 50, 75 and 100% CMYK areas. For Content: One digital content proof color or B/W that represents supplied digital file.

Retention of Materials:
Material for all processes held one year then destroyed, unless otherwise notified.

NOTE: For ads that require type changes such as key-codes, addresses, phone numbers, etc., a complete new file and corresponding color contract proof is required to show these changes.

Live Matter Requirements:
All Bleed Ads: Keep live matter a minimum of 3/8" inside the bleed edges at top, bottom, and both sides.
Spread Ads: Keep live matter 1/4" away from each side of center or 1/2" across the gutter. For spread ads with a headline crossing over the gutter, contact production department if the visual spacing between words or letters is critical.

For Production Questions & Extensions contact:
Bonita Crowe at 515-284-3531 Fax: 515-284-2877 or email: Bonita.Crowe@meredith.com

Send materials to:
R.R.Donnelley & Sons
Prelim Department
Ladies Homes Journal (Issue)
Route 45
North Mattoon, IL 61938
Phone: 217/258-2793

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