PCWorld
Physical Specifications
Trim Size: 7.875” x 10.5”
Printing Process: Web Offset, SWOP
Binding Method: Perfect
Line Screen:150 dpi
Total Ink Coverage: Should not exceed 300%
Mechanical Requirements
Fractionals: (No bleed on fractional ads.)
| Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3 vertical: | 4.562″ | 10″ |
| 1/2 horizontal spread | 15.25″ | 4.75″ |
| 1/2 horizontal: | 6.875″ | 4.75″ |
| 1/2 vertical: | 3.312″ | 10″ |
| 1/3 vertical | 2.187″ | 10″ |
| 1/3 square | 4.562″ | 4.75″ |
Full Page
(Bleed should be kept 0.25″ from the trim.)
| Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Live Area: | 7.375″ | 10″ |
| Trim Area: | 7.875″ | 10.5″ |
| Bleed Area: | 8.125″ | 10.75″ |
Spread
(Bleed should be kept 0.25″ from the trim.)
Total gutter width 0.75” = 0.25” (from live to trim) + 0.125” grind-offx 2 (pages).
| Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Live Area: | 15.25″ | 10″ |
| Trim Area: | 15.75″ | 10.5″ |
| Bleed Area: | 16″ | 10.75″ |
FTP Information
| FTP Incoming | FTP Outgoing | |
|---|---|---|
| Host: | ftp.pcworld.com | ft p.pcworld.com |
| User ID: | pcwadsin | pcwprodout |
| Password: | oktoprint | oktocopy |
Hard Copy and Proofs
Digital proof printed from the final digital file at 100% based on SWOP specifications for
color guidance and data integrity on press. If no SWOP proof is sent, please sign the
included proof disclaimer, and fax it to (415) 974-7402.
File Storage
Digital files will be stored for a period of 3 months after, which they will be destroyed.
For Assistance, Contact:
Nancy Jonathans: Ph: (415) 267-1716 E-mail:ad_traffic@pcworld.com
Shipping Address:
PCWorld Production, Attn: Ad Traffic
501 Second Street
San Francisco CA 94107
Ph: (415) 267-1716 Fax: (415) 974-7402
E-mail: ad_traffic@pcworld.com
E-mail attachments must not exceed 3MB. When larger, send files via our FTP site.