TSI 2007 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• For best results please follow our guidelines.

• All templates can found at our website at: http://www.cdmanufacturing.com/graphics.html

• If you would like templates to be emailed to you, contact us at: Vanessa@cdmanufacturing.com

 

FILE FORMAT:

We accept the following file formats: EPS, AI, QXD, PSD, TIFF, PDF, JPEG

RESOLUTION:

All file formats must have a minimum of 300 dpi (dots per inch) in resolution. 

Print images need to be created at 300 dpi or there will be a substantial drop in the image quality.

COLOR MODE:

For paper printed materials: artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK mode (cyan, magenta, yellow, black). Convert all RGB graphics to CMYK before sending any files.

All black & white artwork and/or images must be provided in grayscale mode.

Barcodes must be provided in black and white mode.

For printing on the discs, CMYK or 1, 2 or 3 SPOT colors (PMS Pantone) is available.

 

FONTS:

Include a copy of ALL fonts used in your files. If EPS images are linked, be sure to include all linked fonts as well. Be sure to include both printer fonts and screen fonts.

Quark Express: Fonts and images must be included with all files submitted.

Fonts must be embedded in PDF files.

Fonts must be outlined or converted to paths or curves in Illustrator AI, EPS files.

 

APPLICATIONS:

Adobe Illustrator: AI, EPS – Convert all fonts to Outlines. Do not embed images, link them to the document and submit them with native document. 

Adobe Photoshop: EPS, JPEG and TIFF accepted. Files must meet a minimum of 300-dpi requirement and be converted to CMYK for paper printing.  For CD/DVD labels CMYK or SPOT colors are accepted.   

Quark XPress: All Fonts and Images (graphics) must be included (we recommend using "Collect for Output") with all files submitted: MAC preferred.

Adobe Acrobat: PDF format.  All resulting PDFs must be high resolution. Fonts must be embedded on all PDF files.

 

BLEED:

Please use our downloadable TEMPLATES from our website.  They INCLUDE bleed lines for paper printed items.  CD/DVD label templates do not have bleed on purpose.    

CD/DVD labels for offset and silk screen DO NOT require bleeds.

What's a bleed?

It is the portion of the card that will be trimmed off when cut to the final size.

Why bleed?

The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color, image or design to the edge of the card.