Adobe Illustrator
Accepted Formats
Native .ai format or .eps files
Text
Convert all text to outlines to avoid font substitutions
Linked Files
Provide links and all supporting graphics as separate files. Do not embed images.
Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Accepted Use
PDF files are acceptable except for 4-color process jobs
Editing Requirement
Must be preserved in a style for editing in Adobe Illustrator
Multiple Pages
Embed page thumbnails when sending multiple pages in one file
Export Settings
Choose "Press Quality" with compatibility of 1.4 or better
4-Color Process Printing
Color Mode
Submit artwork in CMYK — not RGB
Resolution
Minimum 300 dpi at 100% of original size
Screen Ruling
Process art is printed at either 133 or 150 lpi
File Format
Do not send process art as PDF. Send original high-res Photoshop .psd raw file for best results.
PMS Spot Colors
Color Separation
We must be able to separate one color from another on final art
Trap
Please allow 1 point trap if applicable
Bleeds & Safe Zones
With Bleed
Allow 1/16" bleed when art bleeds off the edge of the label
Without Bleed
Allow 1/16" white space from all edges of the label when art does not bleed