Artwork Templates

Illustrator, InDesign, and Quark
artwork templates for Mac and PC.

Please read the information on submitting your artwork to us for printing.

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Suggestions for submitting CD artwork:

All images used in silkscreen printing must be at least 300 pixels per inch and set to CMYK color mode. Text should be done in Illustrator, InDesign, or Quark. For best quality, do not use Photoshop for text.

Be absolutely sure that all placed image files, screen fonts, and printer fonts are included on your disk, along with your artwork files unless you have outlined your fonts.

Include composite, good-quality proofs of all files needing output.

Include a printout of the complete contents list of your submitted disk.

Be sure you've followed all measurement and placement specifications mentioned on the
templates.

Be sure you've reviewed all guidelines concerning correct knockouts and masks as they apply to center hole, stacking ring, and edge printing limit.

Include the name and telephone number of the actual person who created the contents of the disk.

Try to avoid using any typeface smaller than 6 points.

A serif font, such as Times or Garamond, is difficult to print if less than 7 points. A less delicate font such as Helvetica or Univers works better at small point sizes.

Any type-reversing out of a color should not be less than 7 points.

Type-reversing out of the four process colors should not be less than 8 points.

If you are building type out of the four process colors, go no smaller than 10 points.

Most colors will change when printed over each other, so it is often necessary for artwork and type to have their "under-color" knocked out before laying in your trapped artwork or type. Colors will be more accurate when printed over a base-coat of white. Black can overprint without the need for a knockout. Remember that white is counted as one of the three spot colors if required.

All screened areas of the disc are printed using a 100-lpi screen.

Offset printing is 160 lpi.

We can accept electronic files on CD or DVD.

Keep all readable information a minimum of 2mm from all trim and perf lines.

We don't suggest ever using type smaller than 8 points when reversing out of a color field. You may not be happy with the results.

Extend artwork a minimum of 4mm beyond trim lines for accurate bleeds.

A Colorkey, Matchprint, or very high quality inkjet output should accompany your artwork files. This way we will know what you want it to look like.

Please pay attention to the cut lines, score lines, and registration marks on the templates