Standards that protect publishing programs.

Artwork guidelines

Client Pre-Press Glossary

Bleed

Extend background art 3 mm beyond trim on all sides. Keep live type 5 mm inside trim.

Color

Supply CMYK or Pantone with a hard proof. RGB for on-screen only — convert before RIP.

Fonts

Outline type or embed OpenType. Avoid system-substituted faces in packaging dielines.

Resolution

300 ppi at final size for continuous tone; 600–1200 ppi for fine line art and barcodes.

Dieline

Vector die on a separate spot layer named DIE. Do not flatten structural lines into art.

Foil / emboss

Provide a 100% black plate for stamp areas. Minimum foil stroke: 0.3 mm after reduction.