Our prepress department is here to make your label design a reality. Read below for artwork submission guidelines.
All files must be Macintosh OS X compatible!
Adobe Illustrator 2022
Adobe Photoshop 2022
Adobe InDesign 2022
Microsoft Excel
Text files should be saved as an Excel or text file.
Supply all fonts used or create them to outlines. Please be aware that Adobe PostScript Type 1 fonts will be discontinued as of January 2023. These fonts will no longer work in current or past files.
All PDF files should have fonts embedded, supplied or converted to outlines. Images should be a minimum of 300 DPI and supplied separately whenever possible. PDFs (maintaining transparency) saved from Illustrator are preferred.
All files should be LAYERED and converted to CMYK unless they are designed in grayscale, monotone or duotone. Resolution for images at print size should be a minimum of 300 PPI. JPEG images are not recommended.
Supply all working files, links and fonts with your submission. High resolution links must be supplied for jobs. Always include a DIE LINE on a separate layer. Scanned line art should be a minimum of 1200 DPI at print size. PDF or hardcopy proofs are helpful for proofing.
Bleed Size .0625' (Exact)
Minimum Die Clearance .0625"
Minimum Type Size (Sans Serif)
4 Pt Positive
6 Pt Reverse
Minimum Line Size
.36 Pt Positive
.72 Pt Reverse
Printing with specialty stocks and foils are exempt from specific tolerances. Leave trapping to us. Trapping set at .5 Pt.
All tolerances are subject to each individual job design. Call for hot stamp and digital specifications.
Conversion, rebuilding, typesetting, etc. may require additional time and charges.
