How to prepare files for printing
Files for printing should be prepared according to the printing technique used and the material on which the print will be applied.
Digital printing
– in the form of vector files: Corel Draw (up to version X6) or PDF
– all fonts converted to curves (outlines)
– CMYK color mode
– bitmap graphics at 300 dpi with transparency – CMYK
– vector objects must not be merged with the background if the background is a bitmap
Screen printing (paper/foil):
– in the form of vector files: Corel Draw (up to version X6) or PDF
– all fonts converted to curves (outlines)
– colors according to the Pantone matching system (up to 5 Pantone colors, depending on the type of graphic)
– artwork dimensioned for the specific bag format (respecting the designated print area)
– line thickness: 0.2 mm; for solid color fills (apli): 0.5 mm
– print area for solid color fills reduced by 20%
Screen printing (cotton, drill/twill, fabric):
– in the form of vector files: Corel Draw (up to version X6) or PDF
– all fonts converted to curves (outlines)
– colors according to the Pantone matching system (up to 4 Pantone colors, depending on the type of graphic)
CMYK
– artwork dimensioned for the specific bag format (respecting the designated print area)
– line thickness: 0.2 mm; for solid color fills (apli): 0.5 mm
Offset printing:
– in the form of vector files: Corel Draw (up to version X6) or PDF
– all fonts converted to curves (outlines)
Color mode:
– CMYK or Pantone (max. 4 Pantone colors)
– PMS-C for coated materials
– PMS-U for uncoated materials (multioffset)
– Bitmaps 300 dpi CMYK
(please convert objects with effects such as gradients or drop shadows into 300 dpi bitmaps.)
– vector objects should not be merged with the background if the background is a bitmap
– 3 mm bleeds, in accordance with our templates
Flexographic printing on paper bags:
– in the form of vector files: Corel Draw (up to version X6) or PDF
– all fonts converted to curves (outlines)
– colors according to the Pantone matching system – up to 4 Pantone colors, or CMYK
– 300 dpi bitmap graphics – CMYK
– vector objects should not be merged with the background if the background is a bitmap
Flexographic printing on plastic bags:
– in the form of vector files: Corel Draw (up to version X6) or PDF
– all fonts converted to curves (outlines)
– colors according to the Pantone matching system – up to 4 Pantone colors, or CMYK
– 300 dpi bitmap graphics – CMYK
– vector objects should not be merged with the background if the background is a bitmap
– 5 mm bleeds (at the top and bottom of the bag)
– 5 mm safety margin from the edge of the bag