Tabloid (M44) Newspapers
Print specifications to assist in the preparation and creation of PDF files for advertising use.
Tabloid (M44) Newspapers Overview
These print specification are to assist with the preparation, creation and supply of PDF files for advertising use.
They are applicable to all T44 MPNG modular tabloid newspapers. We reserve the right to request artwork to be resupplied if it does not meet our specifications.
Please ensure your advertisement is supplied to the exact size that is booked.
Please do not supply artwork with crop marks or bleed on newspaper ads.
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Mechanical Specifications
Measurements are given in millimetres and are as height x width.
For a downloadable guide to ad-size specifications, please refer to MPNG M44 Specifications (PDF) file.
M11
90×62
M12
90×129
M21
185×62
M13
90×197
M31
280×62
M22
185×129
M14
90×263
M41
375×62
M23
185×197
M32
280×129
M24
185×263
M42
375×129
M33
280×197
M34
280×263
M43
375×197
M44
375×263
M48
375×550
Columns
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
mm
30.5
63.5
96.5
129.5
162.5
195.5
261.5
- Colour and greyscale mages must have a minimum of 150 pixels per inch at the final used size.
- Single colour bitmap images should have a minimum resolution of 600 pixels per inch or be vector based.
- Colour images must be saved in CMYK format and should have the mid-tones lightened.
- Shadow areas in images must not exceed a total of 230% ink weight.
- Solid colour mixes should not exceed a total of 230% ink weight.
- Design and images should allow for a 30% dot gain.
- Only CMYK colours should be used (Not RGB or LAB).
- Type smaller than 10pt should not be made up using more than one colour.
- Type smaller than 10pt should not be reversed.
- Type should be no smaller than 6pt.
Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.
Failure to supply material resulting in an advertisement’s non appearance will also incur charges.
Earlier deadlines may apply to individual sections and preprints. For detailed deadline information, please refer to the individual mastheads listed on the left navigation panel. Earlier deadlines may also apply to accommodate press and production time lines, especially around and after Public Holidays.
Please check individual brand pages for booking and material deadlines.
Print Advertising: Supplying your PDF to MPNG
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions when booking your campaign with us.
Deadlines
Refer to individual brand pages for booking and material deadlines
