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WORKING WITH US
Our full-service, Macintosh based graphics department is
ready to assist you at any point during the production of your labeling
needs. You may tap into our talent for concept design and layout,
word “tweaking” or simply provide artwork ready to go to press.
While our commitment is to provide you accurate, on-time,
on-budget product delivery, there are certain requirements that will ensure
we meet all of your expectations.
The following quick reference will help us work together.
Software:
Adobe Illustrator – MAC Version CS/11 or lower
Adobe PhotoShop-with layers – MAC Version CS/8 or lower
Adobe InDesign – MAC Version CS 3
Digital Art Formats:
| Media: |
CD-ROM, E-mail or FTP |
| E-mail: |
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| FTP: |
Password-protected. Please contact SecureMark
Decal prior to transferring files. |
Include a composite color proof along with the file. Include COPIES of ALL FILES (images, photographs, fonts, etc) necessary to produce your label.
Colors:
Indicate spot colors by PMS number
Indicate 4-color process by CMYK
Black & White images should be saved as grayscale image
Image Formats:
.tiff (photographs), .eps (images)
.jpeg should be avoided and used only if SecureMark Decal will be redrawing
the art.
Document Set-up:
Text
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2 pt |
microprint |
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4 pt |
minimum |
Lines
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.5 pt |
minimum |
Resolution
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300 |
dpi images (tif, bitmap, grayscale) |
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300 |
dpi 4 color process |
| Spacing from Art to Die Cut |
.125 |
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| Rule Width |
.25” |
positive rule |
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.75” |
reversed rule |
Outside Edge
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.25″ |
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Bleed
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.25” |
minimum |
Bar Code Quiet Zone
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.375” |
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| Bar Code Height |
.25” |
minimum |
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Decorative Labels
