Artwork Requirements

To ensure exceptional print quality for your artwork, please follow these guidelines. Careful adherence will help avoid production delays.

For any help or questions about our artwork guidelines, contact us at 520.638.8440 or email us at: art@glacierbeverage.com.

 

Acceptable File Types:

  • Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
  • EPS and PSD files (Mac or PC)
  • High-resolution PDF and JPEG files

 

Our Preferred Formats:

  • Illustrator files are preferred
  • Photoshop files 
  • Minimum resolution (72 dpi) files are TBD
  • Please use a vector-based program for line art images 

 

Color Requirements:

  • Convert colors to CMYK or PMS (no RGB)
  • Pantone colors/inks do require a revised quote once artwork is finalized
  • Gradients are allowed, but our process does not support 0% fades.
  • Gradient screens should be at least 3%.
  • Do not create any traps; we will handle that.
  • Bleeds should be 1/8″.

Scanned Images:

  • Scans must be at least 300 dpi at actual size.
  • Do not change the resolution to 300 dpi without rescanning.
  • Color scans must be in CMYK.
  • Save color scans as .tiff or .jpg files at maximum quality.
  • Do not rename an image file after placing it in the document.

Typography:

  • Provide fonts on disk or create outlines in Illustrator for minimum text.
  • Avoid using thin rules or typefaces in reverse areas.
  • Use a minimum of 4 pt. text and a rule no smaller than 1 pt.

Proofs:

  • Provide a color proof for 4-color process labels or a black and white proof for other labels.
  • Exact color matches for 4-process labels cannot be guaranteed, but we will make every effort.
  • There may be some variances in matching PMS spot colors.