Common Design Omissions

Please review all of our prepress section to avoid these common design issues.

Type fonts are missing
We need to have all included and be able to activate the type font(s) used in the label design.

Images used in the layout are missing
Images in the label design must be provided and linked to files. No embedded images please.

Images used are sometimes of poor quality
Poor quality images are usually because of low resolution, missing detail, distortions within the artwork, or poor scanning. Images should be at least 300 dpi.

Size Issues
Submitted artwork should be exactly proportionate to the actual dimensions of the die shape chosen.

Elements within the label design are too small to print
Check out the Digital Art Guidelines section of our website to ensure that what you submit is printable.

Colors used in the layout are incorrect, or are simply not identified
Do not design labels using RGB colors and make sure that all colors used are identified properly.

Styles and some special effects may not be printable
Designers often alter type fonts by stylizing within the software application, rather than choosing another font. These stylizations may not reproduce as intended when the file is sent through the RIP. Certain transparencies also do not reproduce as intended.

Files must be provided with usable layers
Artwork should be layered appropriately
(if unfamiliar with layering, check with Labels, Inc.'s Prepress Department).

Files must be provided in a usable format
Labels, Inc. uses all of the formats that are industry standards (designers can confirm that they are in compliance by checking the Supported Software section of our website).