Most received files have some issue that requires attention. The most common are missing fonts, no bleeds in the file, embedded
images versus linked images and files in RGB mode. You can prevent prepress production delays by following a few simple steps available
in the following links.
General Prep - A simple guideline for file preparation using any software.
Solving Digital File Problems - A great article on typical file problems.
All Prep Articles - Complete list of articles and application specific help.