Artwork Requirements At A Glance:
If you want EIM to print labels for you, here are some guidelines for submitting full color artwork. Scroll down for more detailed information on how to provide the best possible source artwork and illustrations for us to produce your labels.
Files Accepted:
TIFF, PDF, EPS, and high resolution JPEG images.
Formats Accepted:
- IllustratorandInDesign Files:Must be converted to aPDF or EPS Format.
- Photoshop Files:To get the highest print quality, it is best to save your files asTIFFfiles. High resolutionJPEGfiles areacceptable if they meet the resolution standard.EPS files can also be used, but they will be converted to PDF before being printed.
Vector Artwork:
Vector artwork is preferred, clickhere for an explanation about Vector vs. Raster
4-Color Process Printing:
All artwork must be created inCMYKformat. If Spot Colors or colors made from RGB are provided,our presses must convert them to CMYK and therefore, colors may vary from your original artwork.
Fonts:
In vector (PDF or EPS) files, we recommend all fonts beoutlined(see how below in the detailed requirements section) to guarantee they retain the original look you desire when opening on various computers.
How to Upload:
EIMcan pick up large files at your FTP site or file sending service, or accept smaller filesthat total 15MB or lessvia email. If you need to send larger files, please contactlabelexperts@eiminc.comfor instructions.Before sending, we recommend placing multiple files into asingle ZIP archiveto save time and keep files organized.
Artwork Detailed Requirements:
- ILLUSTRATOR Spot Colors:If Spot Colors are used, we suggest you make them with CMYK.
To find aSPOT COLOR, go tothe upper right hand corner of theSWATCHwindow, pull down toOPEN SWATCH LIBRARY, thenCOLOR BOOKS. Choose aPANTONEsolid to process color. Our digital presses work in CMYK colors and will get better color matches when they go to convert a Spot Color to CMYK.
- PHOTOSHOP Spot Colors:Like with Illustrator, if Spot Colors are used, we recommend that you pick an actual Spot Color from the Color Library.
Follow the same steps outlined underILLUSTRATOR Spot Colors.
All fontsmust be OUTLINEDin your artwork to preserve your text when the file is opened on a computer that may not have access to your particular font. When outlining text, make sure that the desired text is selected, go to theTYPEdrop-down on the top tool bar, then clickCREATE OUTLINES. Your text will be outlined and preserved.
- PHOTOSHOP Fonts:
As with ILLUSTRATOR fonts, all PHOTOSHOP fontsmust be OUTLINEDto preserve your text shouldyour file be opened on a computer that does not have your font. To outline fonts, select theLAYERtab in the top tool bar, go down toTYPE, then over toCONVERT TO SHAPE. The TYPE will no longer be Text, but rather a Shape.
Note: Not applicable when saving as a jpeg or tiff.
- ILLUSTRATOR Art Board:Art boardmust be the size of thedesired label.
If you are supplying COMPLETE, print ready artwork, make sure the art board is the exact label size. If your label involves any kind of bleed – anywhere on the label – make sure that there is a 0.10” bleed on all sides of label.To adjust your Art Board after artwork is created, you need to select the Art Board tool in the tool bar to the left of your screen. The icon is a square with lines pointed out on the outside four corners of the label. Once you click that, you can adjust the Art Board with the regular black arrow, and make it the size needed.
This works much like ILLUSTRATOR Art Board. If you are supplying COMPLETE, print ready artwork, make sure the art board is the exact label size. If your label involves any bleed, make sure that there is a 0.10” bleed on all sides of label.To adjust the size of your Art Board,go to the top tool bar and selectIMAGE,CANVAS SIZEand adjust it to the desired size.
SAVING YOUR FILE.
BEFORE Saving YourFile – Double Check Your Work:
- Did you check your SPELLING? *
- Did you create your artworkin Illustrator or Photoshop?
- Is the file set upin CMYK colors with a 360 dpi resolution or a vector file?
- Are Spot colors PANTONE solid to process?
- Is the Art Board the correct size? Bleed?
*SPELL CHECK:In both ILLUSTRATOR and PHOTOSHOP, theSPELL CHECKis found in theEDITtab on the top tool bar, underCHECK SPELLING. For a more accurate spell check, we suggest using WORD or having someone proofread your work. Note: once font is outlined, spell check will not work
- ILLUSTRATOR Saving Your File:
When saving go toFile, Save As; Adobe PDF.For afile name, use theproduct name as stated on your order.ClickSAVE, choosePRESS QUALITYfor the Adobe PDF Preset.ClickSAVEagain andthen file is ready to send
- PHOTOSHOP Saving Your File:
When saving go toFile, Save As; Tiff.The file name should bethe product name shown on your order.ClickSAVEand then file is ready to email.
