Q. How do I set up my file(s)?
A. Expand has put together a Printing Guidelines page on our website. You can get to the page by clicking here.
You may also download the Expand Printing Guidelines in a PDF format so that you can send it to your client or designer.
Q. How do I export spot colors from InDesign to a PDF?
A. You must convert Pantone Swatches from Process Color Types to Spot Color Types by following the directions below:
1. Choose a Pantone color applied to the file that has a process color type chip in the name and double click
2. This will open the Swatch Options window. From here, change the color type from process to spot and click 'OK".
3. Do this to all Pantones with a process color type chip. Now your swatches palette should show Pantone colors that have been identified as spot (shows a square with a "spot" in it).
4. In the swatches palette, open the drop down menu and choose Ink Manager. In this window, make sure the option "All Spots to Process" is unchecked.
5. Export the file as a PDF and check the results in Adobe Illustrator.
Q. How do I upload my file(s)?
A. Expand has an easy-to-use FTP site. You can download the FTP instructions in PDF format by clicking here.
If you would like to get started with the FTP transfer, please click here to get started.