Artwork Requirements

Art Resolution

Resolution

All images should be a minimum of 300 ppi (pixels per inch) at 100%.

Color Mode

Art files should be in CMYK color mode. If your art is RGB, Please convert it to CMYK before submitting.

Dieline

Art files should include a dieline. The dieline should have a spot color applied called “Dieline”.

Bleed / Safe Zones

All submitted art must have a bleed of .0625″ (1/16″) on all sides. Art must also have a minimum safe zone of .0625″ (1/16″) away from the trim on all sides to ensure that text/objects do not get trimmed off during the die cutting process.

Custom label for Iron Rat Imperial Stout next to the white layer of the image.

White Ink, Foil, or Emboss Files

All label art intended to print on metallic or clear substrates should have a separate white layer above the art layer specifying content that will print with white ink underneath. The white content should also have a spot color applied called “White”. Similarly, files that are going to be foil stamped or embossed should be marked with the spot color “Foil” or “Emboss”.

Accepted Files

Acceptable file types: AI files (Adobe Illustrator) with “create PDF compatible file” enabled when saving the file, and PDFs. Art files should be a single page only. Do not submit a multi-page file. If you cannot separate your art, please email the art to your Columbine Label representative.

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Email your files to our customer support team or upload them through the online portal

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CustomerSupport@ColumbineLabel.com

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1. Please do not use special characters in the name of the art file or description.
2. Please do not upload ZIP files.
3. Art with White Layers: please keep it on one file and on a different layer ABOVE the art layer.
4. Single page art files only.
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