Artwork Specification
I. Files setting + Added-value service
II. Output specification in details
OUTPUT
Color Specification
- All the artwork must set to CMYK mode.
- If the artwork is set in inappropriate color mode, we will convert to CMYK mode without prior notice and charge the transfer fee, the customer shall assume the risk of color difference.
- We do not accept RGB and Pantone color.
File Format
- Appropriate format and application:
・ Flattened Adobe Photoshop(CS6)・ Adobe PDF &・ Adobe Illustrator (CS6)(only for Die-cut, UV White Ink sticker & Kiss Cut file)
- File Format:
・ PDF (We do not accept multiple pages of PDF file)・ JPEG・ AI (only for Die-cut, UV White Ink sticker & Kiss Cut file)
File Proportion
- Artwork should be created in actual size (1:1 scale).
- If beyond the software limitation, the scale mode of artwork must still fulfill the finish proportion.
Text Format
- All texts must be outlined to avoid the finished product does not match the artwork because there are a wide range of the fonts.
Upload Method & File Capacity
- Email：maximum file size is 10MB per artwork.
- Online / Website：maximum file size is 200MB per artwork.
Other Output File Format (for specific product)
- Please refer to the artwork specification for specific products at website.
DIECUT
Die-cut File
- File Format: Adobe Illustrator (CS6) with individual die-cut layer is acceptable.
- Attention: The die-cut line must be 1pt as a basic and die-cut should be simple, please do not apply too many dot and line.
COLOR
Color
- CMYK coloring should not be under 10%.
- Because of printing limitation, pastel color and spot color cannot stimulate or reproduce well.
- Please set the following CMYK value in black area: (C: 30%， M: 30%， Y: 30%， K: 100%).
SIZE
Size
- The size will have 2mm or 0.5% deviation due to the computer die-cut automatically for all the artworks.
III. File document download
| 【Large format printing】Product file document | Download |
|---|---|
| Guideline to prepare artwork of Illustrator |  |
| Guideline to prepare artwork of Photoshop | |
| Preparing die-cut artwork | |
| Preparing label sticker | |
| Preparing UV White Ink Sticker | |
| How to check your image resolution | |
| 【Paper printing】Product file document | Download |
|---|---|
| Printing Issue With Overprint Setting | |
| Using Our Product Size Template | |
| Artwork Orientation | |
| Preparing Label Sticker Artwork | |
| Preparing Spot Color Artwork | |
| Preparing Hot Stamping Artwork | |
| General Preparing Hot Stamping Format | |
| Artwork Specification for Fine Paper | |
| Preparing Artwork with Hot-stamping and Spot UV Finishing | |
| Preparing File for Spot UV Finishing | |
| Preparing Round Corner Artwork and Order | |
IV. Color-matching service
We provide the professional color-matching services. We definitely can help you if you have specified requirements on color, or need to have a color test print.
Color-matching including
- Basic color board (deep / medium / light)
- 1：1 scale – small sample
- Tracking with Pantone spot color
- color block proofreading
Terms and conditions of color-matching
1. File format must be:
a. Graphic/vector→please provide in .ai file
b. Image/Raster→please provide in .psd/jpg file
b. Image/Raster→please provide in .psd/jpg file
2. The cost for color test print does not include in the material cost, it will be charged separately depends on the size and material.
3. The color block proofreading is only applied for Vector(AI)format.
4. The printing color will be vary depending on time, materials, and machine. Color is valid for 7 days.
5. The cost of color test print will not be refunded regardless of whether the customer ultimately uses the provided color-matching.
6. In case of any dispute, Bannershop reserves the right to make the final decision.
Professional equipment for color block proofreading
