Artwork

Our prepress department is here to make your label design a reality. Read below for artwork submission guidelines.

All files must be Macintosh OS X compatible!

Software Preferences

Adobe Illustrator 2022
Adobe Photoshop 2022
Adobe InDesign 2022
Microsoft Excel

Variable Data Labels

Text files should be saved as an Excel or text file.

Fonts

Supply all fonts used or create them to outlines. Please be aware that Adobe PostScript Type 1 fonts will be discontinued as of January 2023. These fonts will no longer work in current or past files.

PDF Files

All PDF files should have fonts embedded, supplied or converted to outlines. Images should be a minimum of 300 DPI and supplied separately whenever possible. PDFs (maintaining transparency) saved from Illustrator are preferred.

Photoshop Files

All files should be LAYERED and converted to CMYK unless they are designed in grayscale, monotone or duotone. Resolution for images at print size should be a minimum of 300 PPI. JPEG images are not recommended.

Supply All Native Files

Supply all working files, links and fonts with your submission. High resolution links must be supplied for jobs. Always include a DIE LINE on a separate layer. Scanned line art should be a minimum of 1200 DPI at print size. PDF or hardcopy proofs are helpful for proofing.

Specific Tolerances

Bleed Size .0625' (Exact)
Minimum Die Clearance .0625"
Minimum Type Size (Sans Serif)
4 Pt Positive
6 Pt Reverse
Minimum Line Size
.36 Pt Positive
.72 Pt Reverse
Printing with specialty stocks and foils are exempt from specific tolerances. Leave trapping to us. Trapping set at .5 Pt.

All tolerances are subject to each individual job design. Call for hot stamp and digital specifications.

Conversion, rebuilding, typesetting, etc. may require additional time and charges.

Customer Terms and Conditions

Labels should be inspected immediately upon receipt.

Please notify Label Products of issues within 30 days of receipt.

Ideal Storage Conditions

Temperature: 72°F ±2°F

Relative humidity: 50% ±5%

Returns and Warranties

No returns will be accepted without authorization. Please contact customer service to request a RMA number. All returning packages and documents must be marked with the RMA number.

Label Products warrants products sold to be free of defects in workmanship. For up to one year from receipt, failure to meet this warranty will be corrected upon return of the defective labels. This warranty is void if defects result from conditions beyond the normal control of the manufacturing process. This includes improper handling or storage by the buyer, as well as problems arising from the inherent nature of the materials, such as adhesive movement. In no event is Label Products liable for incidental or consequential losses incurred by the buyer due to use of labels in conjuction with the buyer’s property. All orders are subject to a 10% over or under run unless otherwise agreed upon.



Supplier Terms and Conditions

1. Certification of Conformance

When required, the supplier will certify that any materials, processed and finished items supplied under this order were inspected and/or tested and conform to the requirements of this order. Requested material certificates or certificates of conformances must accompany each shipment.  Each document is to be signed by a representative of the seller’s company and reference Label Products purchase order, part number, serial number, lot number and item nomenclature as possible.

5. Quality Assurance System

The buyer, the buyer’s customer representatives and/or any authorized representatives of the government of the United States, reserves the right to evaluate the adequacy of the seller’s quality program through on-site audits or perform product verification at supplier’s premises.  Also allowed are access to any records of inspections, tests and evaluations performed during production and acceptance at any time. Any nonconforming parts are to be identified and returned to Label Products.  If purchased product has a shelf life, it must be received with at least 75% remaining.   

2. Suppliers Subcontracting / Outsourcing

The supplier is required to flow down to sub-tier suppliers the applicable requirements in the purchasing documents, including key characteristics where required, unless contractual requirements prohibit supplier subcontracting / outsourcing without prior approval.

6. Confidential Information

Seller will not disclose to any person outside of its employ or use for any purpose other than to fulfill its obligations under this order, which has been disclosed to the seller by buyer. Seller will safeguard such information at least to the same extent as with seller’s proprietary information.

3. Supplier Changes

The supplier is obligated to give notification of changes to their product, process or service that would affect product requirements, including regulatory requirements.  Label Products must be notified of such a change.  Label Products and/or its customers will evaluate whether the changes have an effect on the quality of the finished device and whether they are acceptable or not.  This evaluation will be documented and records maintained in the Label Products technical data file.

7. Product Recall

There must be a product recall method established at the supplier’s premises as part of their product control, confirming lot traceability if necessary. 

4. Workmanship

Any items on this order will be handled individually to avoid blemishes.  Items are to be packed in containers, or separated individually in keeping with good commercial practices to preclude any damage being incurred during shipping.  Label Products reserves the right to issue a Supplier – External NCR when a supplier does not meet Label Products requirements.  The supplier has 15 working days to respond to Supplier – External NCR or Label Products can withhold payment for services.  Label Products has the right to return defective product at the supplier’s expense.