Participant Guides (4.1)

Covers: 1 & 4 and spine print in 4-color process type and line matter with illustrations, type reversing and bleeds uncommon. Covers 2 & 3 print a 4-color process build of solid blue with full bleeds. After printing, flood coat covers 1-4 and the spine (excluding glue area for spine) with a clear, non-yellowing gloss varnish. Text: Prints head to head in 4-color process type and line matter with illustrations and type reversing. Bleeds throughout. Add one blank page at the end as needed. NOTE: At contractor's option, the product may be produced via conventional offset or digital printing provided that Quality Level 3 standards are maintained. Final output must be wet ink, pigment-based with a minimum of 175 line screen. Dry ink/toner and inkjet printing are not acceptable. Output must be at a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi plus a RIP that provides an option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles. Resolution that is enhanced or simulated by software will not be acceptable.