Artwork requirements

File preparation

Prepare final, print-ready artwork for the exact packaging template confirmed for your order.

Supply closed PDF or EPS artwork in CMYK, never RGB or Lab.
Use Press Quality export settings and embed all fonts or convert them to outlines.
Images must be at least 300 dpi at final size.
Define spot colours with Pantone references and place die cuts, folds and creases on separate overprint layers.
Supply booklets as one multi-page PDF in single-page order, starting with page 1.
Remove trapping from supplied files; production trapping is handled during prepress when needed.

Small layout errors become visible after cutting, folding and binding.

The correct profile depends on the printed material and finish.

Use Fogra 39 for coated material such as glossy, matt or UV-varnished stock.
Use Euroscale Uncoated v2 for uncoated material and reverse-side printing.
Without an ICC profile, keep total ink below 320% on coated stock and 260% on uncoated stock.
For rich black on coated stock use approximately C60 M60 Y60 K100; for uncoated stock use approximately C50 M40 Y40 K100.
Build neutral grey from black where possible to reduce colour variation.

Minimum type: 7 pt single colour; 8 pt multicolour block type; 10 pt multicolour or knocked-out type.
Minimum line: 0.2 pt single colour and 0.75 pt multicolour or knocked out.
Set small black text on colour backgrounds to overprint, except over metallic inks.
Barcodes should be 100% opaque, preferably black.
Avoid embedded profiles, OPI comments and direct PostScript code from unsupported design software.

Supply Spot UV artwork as 100% vector coverage; keep it away from cuts and creases.
Minimum Spot UV line: 0.5 mm, or 1 mm when knocked out.
Minimum raised UV line: 1.5 mm; minimum glitter UV line: 2 mm.
Minimum hot-foil line: 0.3 mm, or 0.4 mm when knocked out.
Supply foil and embossing artwork as vectors, preferably set to overprint.
Minimum embossing line: 0.35 mm and never thinner than the material permits.

A certified contract proof is required when exact colour matching matters.

The proof must state the ICC profile, title or catalogue reference, page number, Ugra/FOGRA control strip and date.
Create the proof from the final files supplied for printing.
Without a certified proof, printing is assessed against ISO 12647-2.
Lamination, UV and other finishes can alter the appearance of colour.
Files that require correction may incur additional charges, always communicated for approval first.