Information on data

Optimum data – Perfect printing
We can process your digitally based data. Following checklist provides you with all the information needed.

File formats
We will process all the file formats which can be generated with the listed programs as a matter of principle. We prefer the data in PDF/X3 and PDF/X-1a format. Please do not send any Microsoft Word/-Excel/-PowerPoint files.

Graphics
All graphics files must be available in CMYK-mode for exposure. Please note that there may be a change in the colouring of the images when converting from RGB to CMYK. If you would like us to do so, we would be pleased to undertake the separation work for you. The best possible resolution for graphics data is 300 dpi when reproducing on a 100 % scale.

We recommend the application of the following CMYK-data for large black areas in order to obtain a jet black print image.
C=60%, M=40%, Y=40%; K=100%.

Script
We need all the character sets used in the document to produce the correct exposure for your files. It is also possible to convert the script into paths before sending the data (depending on the software used). In this case it is not necessary to supply a script.
A further tip: In the interests of legibility, do not use negative type in a size smaller than 12 points.
* Please convert lettering to paths

Layout and pad formats
If you have created your design so that it goes over the edge of the pad, your motive should extend
2 mm beyond the actual pad format at the points concerned.

Example 01:
Pad size = 240 x 195 mm
Your file = 244 x 199 mm

Example 02:
Pad size = 230 x 195 mm
Your file = 234 x 199 mm

In contrast, motives smaller than the pad or borders should be 5 mm away from the edge of the pad.