HERE ARE A FEW GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW WHEN SENDING ART TO US FORSAMPLING/ PRODUCTION .

File Format: 

• Illustrator, InDesign, & PDF files are accepted.

Images & links : 

•  All images and links should be provided.

Resolution:  

• Artwork and image resolution should be 300 dpi

Color:  

• Place graphics at 100%. Placed images and artwork should be in the CMYK color space, and any PMS colors should be converted to CMYK

Type, Font Size & Lines:  

• All type should be outlined in your final artwork file or included.

• Minimum font size : 14pt

• Avoid specifying small trademark and register mark symbols to print in reverse, as they may fill in when printed.

• Line and Stoke minimum : 2pt

Barcodes: 

• Barcodes need to be at least 150% size (approx 2.2” wide) in order to scan properly. The height of the bars is not as much of a concern, but we recommend them to be at least .5” tall.

• Barcode orientation subject to change, pre-press will advise before proceeding with production

Bleed:

•  Minimum of 1/4” on all edges and into glue flap

Placement:  

• Copy & art elements that does not bleed needs to be no less than 1/8” away from cuts and scores.