How to Create Print Ready Files using Publisher

You will need to include the bleed if applicable in your file sizes. For instance, if your file is a 5" x 7" postcard, create a file that is 5.25" x 7.25". This will give you a .125" bleed area around your trim area of 5 x 7. Make sure your background elements that are to print to the edge are going to the edges of the entire document, but be sure that all important text/type or graphic elements that aren't to be trimmed off are at least .25" in from the edges of your file. Save your file in tiff format. Please do not send native Publisher files.

To Save as TIFF:

Select File, Print and select Tag Image File Format (TIF). Once you select tif as the type, an option will appear right above where you type in the name for your file allowing you to select a resolution. If it doesn't say Commercial Printing (300 dpi), click on the Change button and select the 300 dpi option. You will need to do this for each page in your document. Remeber to give each page a unique name.