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A HANDY GUIDE TO DESIGNING FOR FLEXOGRAPHY

CHAPTER 1 - SUPPLIED ART GUIDELINES

                    software versions • media • linked graphics • fonts • general layout


Software Versions

adobe illustrator logoLayered Adobe Illustrator CS5 (or lower) files are the recommended format for all supplied art. We can also accept Adobe InDesign files, but please keep in mind that due to our output device/software, a conversion to Illustrator CS will take place at the art stage. An increase to the art preparation charge may reflect this conversion process and any difficulties that may occur.

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Media

Here is a list of the media that we accept

  • CD/DVD
  • Zip Disk
  • Electronic Transfer via Email OR FTP

Linked Graphics

External (linked) graphics should always be included. Avoid embedding these graphics whenever possible. Graphics should be at least 300 dots per inch at 100% of their original scanned size. Any increases to the dimensions of an external graphic in Illustrator will decrease resolution and therefore should be scanned with this in mind.

Fonts

For all files built within the Macintosh OSX System software please include all fonts. For all files built on a PC please convert all fonts to paths/outline before supplying.

General Layout

  • All artwork should be supplied with a complete color break and die line. If supplied on a disk, printouts of the files
    should accompany a completed imagesetting form.
  • All foreground elements should be .0625” from all die lines, .0468“ minimum.
  • Backgrounds should bleed a consistent .0625” from all die lines.
  • All positive print should be 100% of a spot color whenever possible.
  • Reverse type knocked out of 2 or more colors should have an outline (holding rule) of .75 points added around
    text to aid in registration and clarity.
  • Gradients should be designed using 1% as the minimum dot/percentage held.
  • All designs printing on clear or metallic substrates must indicate if white ink is to be used and where.
  • If your using transparencies or effects in Illustrator, an explanation of the printing intention should be included.  In most instances, transparencies and effects in Illustrator convert automatically to 4-color-process. If this is not your intention, then we as the printer will need to know.
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