1. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

We can accept files from the latest versions of these programs:

Corel Draw. Include all fonts.
Freehand. Include all placed or linked images.
Illustrator. Black text should be 100% black, not CMYK.
Quark XPress. Include all graphics and fonts (screen & printer).
PhotoShop. 300 dpi min (600 preferred). Color CMYK.
InDesign. Black text should be 100% black, not CMYK.
PageMaker. Include all graphics and fonts

We need ALL your art work!
We also accept PDF, EPS, TIFF, JPEG and BMP (min. 600 dpi) files. Fonts must be embedded in PDF.

Fonts
Either convert all text to paths or outline type and group or send all Screen and Printer fonts used. If you use fonts other than those listed at the right, please send them. When we complete your order, we will remove them from our system.

Colors
When assigning colors to your art and text, use Pantone® spot colors only, unless it is a 4 color process label. Do not use four color process builds for spot colors in files. When two colors touch, we will need 1/64” trap with the bleed of the light color under the dark color. Black overprints all colors.

Media & Accepted File Storage
CD’s, DVD’s , Zip Disks, E-Mail, Camera ready art - high resolution positive print
E-mail Recommendations: (Fax a copy of expected output.)
PC files should be Zipped and Mac files stuffed to preserve the original file extension, protect against file corruption and to dramatically reduce transmission time.

2. FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS

Create your artwork within the size of the label.
Keep artwork 1/16” in from edge of label.
Extend bleeds 1/16” outside of the label.
Type must be at least 5 points. Reverse type must be BOLD, at least 7 points, and in a sans serif font. Serif type may be used for reverse type 8 points or larger.
Minimum line rule: 0.5 point or .007 inches.
Minimum 1/64” trap: See “Colors” information above.
Enclose hard copy printout(s) of your product including a composite and separations where applicable.
Fax a copy of the expected output and/or make a PDF or JPEG.