BookReadyCompliance Report
MyNovel_Cover_Sample.pdf
Platform: IngramSpark
Scanned: June 13, 2026 at 05:20 AM
Pages: 312
File size: 24.7 MB
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5 passed · 3 auto-fixed · 2 warnings
5/10
Check results
Font embedding
✗ AUTO-FIXED3 fonts embedded as subsets only. Helvetica Neue, Garamond, Arial Black flagged.
Affected pages: 4, 22, 51, 82, 109, 134, 178, 201, 245, 297
What was fixed
Re-export with 'Embed all fonts' enabled. We auto-fixed by full-embedding with Ghostscript.
Image resolution (300 DPI minimum)
✗ AUTO-FIXED7 images below 300 DPI. Lowest: 96 DPI on cover image (pg 1).
Affected pages: 1, 14, 67, 88, 142, 198, 264
What was fixed
Replace with higher-resolution source files. Canva exports rasterise at 96 DPI — see /canva-pdf-checker.
Color space (CMYK required)
✗ AUTO-FIXEDAll images in RGB. IngramSpark rejects RGB for print covers.
What was fixed
Auto-fixed by Ghostscript: full RGB→CMYK conversion with embedded ICC profile.
Bleed (0.125" required)
! ACTION REQUIREDBleed is 0.118" on 3 edges. IngramSpark may accept but flags it.
What was fixed
Re-export with 0.125" bleed on all 4 sides.
Total Ink Coverage
! ACTION REQUIREDMaximum ink coverage 325% on dark backgrounds (recommended < 300%).
Affected pages: 4, 22, 178
What was fixed
Reduce shadow density or convert blacks to rich black formula (60-40-40-100).
Cover dimensions
✓ PASSEDFull-wrap 13.625" × 9.25" matches expected for 312pp, 6×9 trim, white paper.
Spine 0.703" matches expected (±1/16" tolerance).
Barcode area clearance
✓ PASSEDBottom-right 2"×1.2" zone is clear.
PDF 1.5 — within accepted range.
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