Place Template

Download Template for your desired product and place into document.

1. File>Place

2. A cursor will appear

3. Click once and template will appear on document

Re-position Template

1. Drag template to the document outline

Convert All Text to Outlines

All text within files must be converted to outlines with the outline set to zero (0) to eliminate the need for fonts.

1. Edit>Select All

2. Type>Create Outlines

Save as PDF

Save file as Acrobat 4 (PDF1.3)

1. File>Export PDF

Check Color Mode

1. Make sure that your file is in "CMYK" Color Mode

What is CMYK color mode?

The color mode of submitted files must be CMYK. If your files are submitted using any other color standard, such as RGB or Pantone, they will be converted to CMYK. Conversion from one color standard to another may cause colors to shift.

Does your artwork contain gradients?

Gradients are commonly used in printing and in most instances produce good results. Gradients can be represented in a file as a mathematical equation (Vector) or rendered by the application into a series of pixels (Raster). Whether created as rasters or vectors, gradients below 10% may not reproduce accurately.

Does your artwork contain solid black?

When you want an area of solid black within a document, 100% black (K) will not result in a solid, saturated black. Instead, use Rich Black, as represented by C:50% / M:40% / Y:40% / K:100%.