The Canadian Psychology requirements and specifications include bleed and non-bleed mechanical requirements, publication and material specifications, and digital proof specifications.
Mechanical Requirements - Trim Size (8-1/2" x 11")
| Ad Sizes (width x depth) | Inches | Millimeters |
| Full Page | 6-7/8" x 9-1/2" | 175 mm x 241 mm |
| 1/2 Page Vertical | 3-3/8" x 9-1/2" | 86 mm x 241 mm |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal | 6-7/8" x 4-1/2" | 175 mm x 114 mm |
| 1/4 Page Vertical | 3-3/8" x 4-1/2" | 86 mm x 114 mm |
Publication Specifications
Printing Process :
Trim Size: 8-1/2"x 11"
Live Area: Bleeds: bleeds should extend 1/4" outside of magazine trim size
Color: B&W
Material Specifications
PDF-X1a, PDF, Postscript, EPS and TIFF files are acceptable. All high resolution images and fonts must be embedded in files. Images must be SWOP (CMYK or grayscale), 300 dpi. Please include standard trim, bleed, and registration marks. Include 1/4" bleed. All live matter must be kept 1/4" within the trim size of the publication. Total area density should not exceed 300%. Grayscale images greater than 85% density may fill in on press. All required image trapping must be included in file .
Digital Proof Specifications
A high quality laser print is acceptable for black and white advertisements and a SWOP certified, digital color proof is required for color advertisements. Digital proofs which meet SWOP specifications include (but are not limited to): IRIS, DuPont Digital WaterProof, Chromalin Digital, Fuji Final Proof, Imation Matchprint Digital, Kodak Approval, Polaroid Polaproof, Presstek PEARL Proofer.
Note: If these guidelines are not followed, APA cannot be responsible for ad misprints or defects. For the most current acceptable file and disk formats, log on to Cadmus Digital Art.
Canadian Psychology publishes generalist articles in areas of theory, research, and practice that are potentially of interest to a broad cross-section of psychologists.