Boyd Brothers, located in Panama City, Florida, has provided commercial printing to the Southeast and beyond since 1931. Our philosophy at Boyd is that we want customers, not just orders. By listening to and satisfying our customers’ needs, we have built many relationships that have lasted for decades and endured the many transitions that have changed the printing industry.
Boyd Brothers is a full service, high quality sheet fed printer. We not only have the finest equipment available but also the skilled personnel to achieve what today’s demanding market requires. By providing complete printing services under one roof, we can satisfy our customer’s requirements without requiring any outside services. We have a complete digital prep department consisting of the latest technology in Computer-to-Plate, scanners, and imagesetters. In our pressroom you’ll find Heidelberg Speedmaster presses. Our bindery includes both saddle-stitch and perfect binding capabilities along with die cutting, foil stamping and embossing. In addition we offer a complete mail service utilizing our Cheshire mailing system.

File Submission
Boyd Brothers accepts all major Desk Top Publishing application native files for file submission. However, if the client prefers to submit PDF/X1a files it may save in prepress time. This could result in a cost savings to the client. For more information on how we can save you money with PDF/X1a files please contact us. We would like to hear from you. We are located at 425 East 15th Street, Panama City, Florida. Our telephone numbers are 850-763-1741 or 800-677-2693 Fax 850-769-6526.

PDF/X1a Specs
PDF/X1a is a format for CMYK or Grayscale file submission. With the approval and publication of ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 15930-1 file format standard, PDF/X1a is now the recommended file exchange format for most major publications. There are many benefits associated with using PDF/X1a files. PDF/X1a is multi-platform, ensuring seamless file exchange. Files are easy to open and view in high resolution. PDF/X1a files are also smaller and can be created without expensive proprietary software and equipment and a PDF often eliminates processing errors commonly encountered with PostScript.This format can save time and money in the Prepress Department. However, careful attention must be paid to the proper creation of PDF/X1a files to ensure that they will reproduce correctly. Exporting as a PDF from QuarkXpress or using PDF Writer is not recommended.

PDF/X1a file should be saved on a 100 MB Zip, DVD, or CD-ROM. Only one job per disk.
Files can be sent via our FTP site, please call for FTP instructions.
All High-resolution images and fonts must be included when the PDF/X1a file is saved.
Only use Type 1 or 3 Fonts - No TrueType fonts or Font Substitutions are allowed.
Images must be SWOP (CMYK or Grayscale) TIFF or EPS between 200 and 400 dpi.
Total area density should not exceed SWOP 300% TAC.
No RGB or JPEG Images. Do not nest EPS file into other EPS files. Do not embed ICC Profiles within images.
Right Reading, Portrait Mode, 100% Size, No Rotations.
Maximum dimensions 27.5" wide by 39" high including all marks.
Digital proof (Color or B&W) which represents the final digital file.