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TransWestern Publishing Graphics Process and Standards Guide

These pages document all processes for Dealer, Prep, Scan and Compose within the TransWestern Publishings Graphics department. Together they are a tool for associates to use as a guide and reference when they have questions or are uncertain of processes and procedures.

Overview of this Guide

The following subject areas are covered:

• Overview
  • overview of the information in the guide
  • orientation for new graphics department employees
  • instructions for using the guide
• Dealer
  • receives ads from Post Sales and deals (distributes) to Prep and Compose
  • counts all incoming Ads
  • counts Ads distributed per associate
  • maintains consistent workflow and equitable workload per associate
• Prep
  • prepping (preparing) the Ad materials for Compose
  • requesting scans for material to be added to the system
  • common issues
  • proper procedure for handling issues
• Scan
  • scanning the Ad materials for Compose
  • common issues
  • proper procedure for handling issues
• Compose
  • composing the final Ad for review by Quality Control and final publication
  • common issues
  • proper procedure for handling issues
• Reference
  • forms and instructions,
  • T.E.A.R. standards for graphics and type
  • approved fonts with examples and definitions
  • ad types with the most current specifications
  • graphics applications guidelines and help
  • quickKeys (shortcut keys) for applications
  • glossary of commonly used terms