From Adobe InDesign
1. File > Export
2. Format = Adobe PDF (Print)
3. Adobe PDF Preset = PDF/X-1a:2001
4. Set Bleed to .125”
5. Export
From Adobe Illustrator
1. Save As . . .
2. Format = Adobe PDF (pdf)
3. Adobe PDF Preset = PDF/X-1a:2001
4. Set Bleed to .125”
5. Save PDF
From QuarkXPress
1. File > Export as PDF . . .
2. PDF Style: = PDF/X-1a:2001
3. Select Options
4. Marks = Off
5. Bleed Settings . . .
• Bleed Type: Symmetrical
• Amount .125”
6. OK
7. Save