Flexo Artwork Requirements

Accepted artwork file formats for flexographic printing:

• Adobe Illustrator (.ai) / Adobe Illustrator Encapsulated Post Script (.eps)
• Adobe InDesign (.indd)
• Portable Document Format (.pdf)

Artwork requirements:

• CMYK color mode, no RGB
• Please include all fonts used within the document or convert the text to outlines.
• Include the files for the placed image links or embed them within the Illustrator document.
• Black text should be 100% solid black, not built from CMYK
• Submit final art only. Any edits after initial submission may be subject to additional charges.
• The artwork requires a die line. The die line should be on a separate layer, colored as a spot color and be specifically named “Dieline” (one word, case sensitive). If you are using a stock die for your design, please call ahead to get the size, corner radius and unwind direction before beginning.
• There should be no additional guide lines, notations, hidden layers or call-outs in the artwork.
• Be sure no graphics are hidden or locked.
• UPC codes should be colored 100% black on a white or very light background and have a minimum left and right quiet space of 3/16” (.1875).
• UPC codes should be scaled no smaller than 80% of their default 100% size.
• If the artwork has common graphics between multiple labels, the common art needs to be positioned exactly the same between versions.
• Your sales person can better explain the benefits of common elements in artwork.
• Do not embed any color profiles when saving the document.
• If your label is meant to match the color of existing label(s) or packaging, please provide a sample or color target with your initial order.

Print Standards:

• Minimum positive text size based on Helvetica Medium – 4 Point
• Minimum reversed text size based on Helvetica Medium – 5 Point
• Minimum weight for a positive solid line – .375 Point
• Minimum weight for a reverse solid line – .5 Point
• Minimum registration tolerance for die cut – 1/16” (.0625”)
• Minimum inside margin for text or artwork borders – 1/16” (.0625”)
• Minimum Bleed – 1/16” (.0625”)
• Minimum Trap Tolerance – 1/2 Point (We’ll trap the files in-house)