CD AND DVD TEMPLATES FOR DESIGNING YOUR ART WORK

To download the following files, Windows users should right-click the link and choose "Save", and then choose a destination for the file. Mac users, Control-click and choose "Download Link to Disk", or option click the link.

JPEG Template Downloads (for retail CD/DVD replication jobs only • 1000 pieces +)

JPEG Template Downloads (for short-run CD/DVD duplication jobs only • less than 1000 pieces)

Pagemaker 6.5 Templates (Macintosh)

GRAPHICS INFORMATION
This folowing information is intended to guide our clients who wish to provide press-ready layouts on disk. All files intended for direct press output MUST indicate cut and crop marks. Your supplied proofs will be used as a guide for final output. All color printing is done as process. If you are simply sending images to us for use in the creation of your layout, please use one of the graphics file formats listed below.

Not adhering to specifications can significantly delay delivery of your product and add additional costs. Please talk to one of our graphics people before submitting any discs or before doing any work.

  • We can accept Mac/PC formatted CD-Roms only. Do not use CDRW discs or CDR discs intended for use on consumer audio CD recorders.
  • If you are laying out your own design for direct press output, flattened Tiff or PDF files are required. Files for disc face printing need to be submitted as spot color sep files unless process printing is to be used.
  • Be sure all bleeds are at least 1/8" and keep all text and images at least 1/8" from cut edges.
  • Submitting text on a disc speeds up production, eases proofing and is highly recommended if a lot of text is contained in your layout and we are creating it here. Please save all text as a generic "text" document, unless we have the program here. (contact us first)
  • If we are outputting directly from your press-ready files, be sure to save all images in CMYK and include cut marks,
  • A proper color proof is REQUIRED or an additional charge will be added to your order.
  • You must include all fonts used in your layout.
  • Spot color printing on the CD face printing is standard on all retail CD packages. Process printing is available at an additional charge.
  • Color & B/W files being suppled for layout should be saved as Tiff images at a minimum of 300 DPI (full size). Line art should be saved as BMP, EPS, or Tiff at 600 DPI (300 minimum, full size)
  • Unless your monitor is calibrated to exacting standards, color accuracy is difficult to achieve. We print to the highest standards in the industry and guarantee pleasing color, but we can't guarantee absolute color matches.
  • MISTAKES TO AVOID! The most common mistake we see are files created at screen resolution of 72 to 100 DPI. While we can print these images the quality will be greatly reduced. Failure to include bleeds in your layouts may result in incomplete coverage of the printed material.

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