Art Requirements
Supplied Electronic Art
Art Preferred:
Adobe Illustrator CS6 or CC with fonts outlined. Original photoshop images MUST be supplied even if they are embedded.
Also Acceptable: Postscript, 1-Bit TIFF, LEN Esko, Adobe InDesign, ArtPro, or Hi-Res PDF.
Max Colors:
8 (Including White), Screens and solids must be on separate plates unless pre-approved for combo.
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Preferred Trap: .015"
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White Cut Back: .30"
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Minimum Positive Type: 6Pt.
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Minimum Positive Rule: .010
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Color Pull Back: .005
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Minimum Trap: .009
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Minimum Dot: 2% / Maximum Dot 98%
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Minimum Reverse Type: 8 Pt. Bold
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Minimum Reverse Rule: .020
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Bleed Amount: .125"
UPC Codes:
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90% Minimum, bars must print in machine direction for Buckeye Packaging to guarantee scan
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UPC Bar Width Reduction: .004"
Screen Specifications:
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Areas that have the screen drop off are to have a .003 rule to eliminate the saw tooth edges
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Screen Ruling: CMYK up to 120 LPI
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Gradation: 20-98% Note that a full gradation of 20% to 98% in a small area will cause banding when printed