Quick checklist for artwork preparation before sending to print:
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Format: Composite PDF (pdf/X-1a:2001 standard) without profiles or .EPS (for EPS max. version is AI CS4).
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Colours: Max. 8 colours for Flexo (CMYK+Pantone); for Digital CMYK only (black 0,0,0,100, max total ink 300%).
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Images: CMYK 300 dpi (PSD/TIF format), line art TIF 1200 dpi. Images from AI generators may not be accepted.
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Texts & Lines: Fonts to curves (min. height 1.3 mm). Flexo lines min. 0.1 mm, Digital min. 0.12 mm (foiling 0.4 mm).
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Registration Setup: Set BLACK OVERPRINT, trapping (TRAP) 0.15 mm, and a minimum bleed/trim of 2 mm on sides.
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White & Varnish: Separate vector layers. For Flexo, white choked by 0.15 mm (IN), partial varnish at 1:1 scale.
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Screen Dots: Minimum dot in data set to 3% (dot gain on press is approx. 7%), maximum 100%.
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EAN & Sleeves: EAN min. 80% (30 mm) (flexo bars in print direction). For Sleeves, leave a 5 mm blank glue zone on the right.
For flexo data, always attach a control preview PDF and color separations. Non-compliance may result in a processing fee.