Preparation Guideline

Our company is here to help you out build your artwork for print and success in all facets of your business. Following these instructions will ensure for a smooth printing process and amazing end product.
In the descriptions there will be links to FAQs page with the certain topic to help you out more.

Type of File format

Preferred file format for print is PDF - Portable Document Format. This format allows for the quickest turnaround time and best previews.

Other acceptable formats are EPS, SVG, AI, TIFF, PSD (with layers flattened).

Use vector graphics where possible for logos and text.

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Resolution

Resolution should be a minimum of 300 DPI (dots per inch) for a high-quality print.

The highest quality prints will use vectors, outlines, and curves that do not depend on DPI.

Avoid auto upscaling low-resolution images due to pixelation issues.

If you need upscaling or vector work, please contact our team and let us know.

Color Mode

Most prints use CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) specific to printing, instead of RGB (Red, Green. Blue) which is typically for screens.

Use 100% K for black, if you need different warm and cool blacks add up to 40% cyan or magenta. Avoid rich blacks since our UV ink is dark in general.

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Bleed & Margins

Bleed is the outer most area that is beyond the cut line or margin. The size needs to be at least 0.125" (3mm) on each side.

Margins are the next area that is part of the image on the outside that is given values as a safety area.

The safety area ensure less issues with finishing and cutting and is best to stay within it. Margin or also called the safe area needs to be 0.25"(6.35mm) away from the cut line.

When ordering items with important text and images next to the cut area, please alert us and we will do our best to work with you.

Below you can see an example with correct bleed and incorrect bleed.

Text

The size font used is specific to industry and governing bodies. For examples, pharmaceutical labels require 4.5pt, 7pt, and other sizes for specific areas.

Best practice is to convert all text to outlines to prevent font substitution. Because the system may not have the required font.

Ensure fonts are at least 4.5pt for readability for consumers and our roll labels can approach 2.0pt.

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Images

Make sure the images are embedded in the files, not linked. Failing to do so will cause the image to not present in the printed product.

Remember to use high or equal resolution of images when creating your artwork for greater visual consistency.

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Bleed & Margins

The different size of the rounded corners are the following: 1/64"(0.015"), 1/8"(0.125"), 1/4"(0.25"), 3/8"(0.375"), and 1/2"(0.5").

Here the 1/8" (0.125") is the standard size.

Asking yourself why do i need to put 1/64"(0.015") to the edges when it is so small? When applying this size to your square/rectangular shaped artwork, it can help the cutting process to better. The stickers can be easily detached from the sheet and no extra access to edges.