Artwork Formats

To ensure the proper reproduction of customer supplied art files, we have put together a list of artwork guidelines that will make peparing your files for output simple and complete.

Label Size

• Our label size is 2.5" x 6.75"

Supported Applications

• Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .eps)
• Adobe InDesign (.indd)
• Adobe PhotoShop (.psd, .eps)
• QuarkXpress (.qxd)

Placed Image Files

• Please use EPS Vector based formats.  JPEG, GIF, and BMP files are not desirable and will produce a poor quality finished label. 
• Convert all placed color images to CMYK.  RGB files will not reproduce properly.
• Convert all placed black and white images to Gray Scale.
• Save all placed image files at 300 dpi or above.  72 dpi works good for computer screens but does not provide enough detail for printing.
• Save images as layered files, not flattened. 
• Always include your placed image files seperately, even though they may already be imbedded.
• Crop and rotate your images in Photoshop instead of your layout program to insure proper optimized processing.  Within your layout program, mask images as needed.

Fonts

• Convert all fonts to outlines within your design program to avoid font ID conflicts and/or substitutions.
• Post Script Fonts and True Type Fonts are preferred. Try not to use Multiple Master Fonts.

Following these guidelines will result in a much faster and higher quality finished product!