* Adobe Illustrator (Vector)
* Adobe InDesign
* Adobe Photoshop (Raster) 4cp must be 300 pixels per inch @actual size
* QuarkXpress (Composition)

File Types Accepted for Conversion to Illustrator
(may require design time)

* Macromedia Freehand
* Corel Draw
* GIF (Must be 150 pixels per inch @ actual size.)
* JPEG (For BW coupon/liner art only. Must be 150 pixels per inch @ actual size.)

Unacceptable File Types

* Adobe PageMaker
* Adobe Acrobat PDF
* PowerPoint
* MS Word Documents

File Delivery to Communication Graphics

* Digital Upload - Upload files via our website at: http://upload.qlabel.com/artupload/
Note: obtain your logon and password from your account executive.
* Email – Email files to your account executive or to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Note: in the email, please include company name, your name, account executive name.
* CD, DVD or Floppy – Mail to Communication Graphics, c/o your account
executive.

Preparation Guidelines
1. Include and link all images.
2. Include a color proof of image or attach a PDF/JPG for viewing

Fonts
* Include Mac fonts with file. Convert PC fonts to "paths/outlines/curves."

Trap Lines
* Screen printing - 2 point minimum trap.
* Flexo printing - 1 point minimum trap.
Note: most offset printing requires 0.50 traps.

Margins and Bleeds
* Screen-printing – A 1/8” margin is required between your artwork and the die or cut lines. Bleed matter should surpass border by 1/8”. Special orders can be placed for 1/16” borders. Contact your account executive.
* Flexo printing – A 1/16” margin is required between your artwork and the die or cut lines. Bleed matter should surpass border by 1/8 ”.

Line Screen
* Screen-printing – 77 dots per inch is standard. Up to 117 dpi is available.
* Flexo printing – 117 dots per inch is standard. Up to 150 dpi is available.
* Offset printing – 150 dots per inch.

Photos and PhotoShop Files
* For screen-printing, supply photos at 77 dpi – provide at least 154 pixels per inch @ actual size.
* For flexo printing, supply photos at 117 dpi – provide at least 234 pixels per inch @ actual size.
* For offset printing, supply photos at 150 dpi – provide at least 300 pixels per inch @ actual size.

Fonts
* Screen-printing – minimum type is 4 point for readability. Avoid fine reversed type or type with serifs. Avoid small 4cp type unless outlined in black.

Colors
* We utilize Pantone colors. Please include the pantone chip number(s) with your art.
Note: refer to PMS coated colors for screen-printing because they mimic ink glossiness.