File Setup
- Adobe Illustrator files preferred (as layered .ai file)
- Dieline should be placed on one layer only (all print graphics on other layers)
- File should be 100% scaled to size
- Document Color Mode must be saved as CMYK (not RGB)
- Include all image links (150 ppi minimum at 100%)
- All type and line art as vector preferred (vs. rasterized)
- Do NOT use any overprints
- NO trapping is needed (our digital printer doesn’t use plates)
Fonts
- Include all fonts and leave as fonts (DO NOT outline)
- Small type must be at 8pt minimum
- Small black text and black lines must be set to 100% K (black)
- White text must be at 10pt minimum
- 0.25 white stroke must be added on white text (to keep ink from filling in)
Custom Colors
- Leave pantone (PMS) colors as spot colors in files
- We accept L.A.B. values and customer supplied swatches (choose any color target, make it a spot color and give it a
custom name)
- Any large solid black areas should be set as a spot color called: “AA Rich Black”
- Any large solid areas with ink should be filled in with patterns
Barcodes
- All barcodes must have a 12 mil. bar width reduction
- Make barcodes 100% K (black)
- UPC-A minimum size of 120%
- ITF minimum size of 40%
Bleeds and Edges
- 3/8” bleed past the cut lines (knockout areas outside the bleed)
- Keep images and text 1/4” away from the cut/fold lines
- If file includes a link, make sure there is enough image to reach the 3/8” bleed
IMPORTANT: Please collect all of the fonts and links in your art file with one click using any Adobe program. File>Package
