HHIQ Ad Specs

Double Page Spread
Trim Size: 18” x 10.875”
With Bleed: 18.5” x 11.375”
Type Safety Area: 17” x 9.875”
Non-Bleed Ad Size: 17” x 9.875”

Full Page
Trim Size: 9” x 10.875”
With Bleed: 9.5” x 11.375”
Type Safety Area: 8” x 9.875”
Non-Bleed Ad Size: 8” x 9.875”

Half Page Horizontal
Trim Size: 9” x 5.375”
With Bleed: 9.5” x 5.625”
Type Safety Area: 8” x 4.875”
Non-Bleed Ad Size: 8” x 4.875”

Quarter Page Square
Trim Size: 4.5” x 5.375””
With Bleed: 5” x 5.625”
Type Safety Area: 3.875” x 4.875”
Non-Bleed Ad Size: 3.875” x 4.875”
Trim Size: 9” x 10.875”

File Requirement:
PDF-X1a with fonts embedded or outlined plus all pictures saved in CMYK.
Photos:
300 dpi, CMYK mode. Maximum density should not exceed 300.
Colours:
CMYK colours only. NO PANTONE COLOURS.
Rich Blacks:
Use 100K combined with 40C to provide rich black.
Trapping:
Do not perform trapping. Printer will perform trapping.
Proof:
Specifications for Web Offset Publications (SWOP) certified colour proof is required. Proofs should be at 100% size of file submitted, and include bleeds and trims. Hardlines Home Improvement Quarterly will not be responsible for colour or any other deviation from original file without a SWOP colour proof supplied by advertiser.

Submit ad files to brady@hardlines.ca or here.