File Setup Suggestions
Minimum Sizes
- Type: 4 point bold, 6 point bold if reversed / knocked out (white)
 - Line Weight:
- Vertical: .46 Point. 1.00 point if reversed/knocked out (white).
 - Horizontal: .6 Point. 1.25 point if reversed/knocked out (white).
 
 - Line Screen:
- V1: 120-133 line screen based on 300dpi imagery. 5% minimum dot.
 - R2: 177 line screen based on 300dpi imagery.
 
 - Under 15% Screen: Eliminate from CMYK mix or convert to 100% PMS Spot.
 - Bar Codes: LINE ART (not .jpg, .gif, or .png) and be between 80% and 120% and NOT cropped or truncated.
 
Color Handling
- White Ink: Requires a color plate on non-white materials. 2 white plates may be required for clear material with product window. Please note white ink is not 100% Opaque.
 - Process Black Ink: Please use ONLY for CMYK, half tones, and effects such as drop shadows.
 - Line Black Ink: Required to be used for text, lines, sold coverage and barcodes.
 - Spot Colors: Most likely Required for colored Type, Lines, and Large Solid Coverage. Often requires 2 plates per color, one for Solid Coverage, another for Tint / Screens. Must be designated with STANDARD Pan-tone Matching System (PMS).
 
Placement Guidelines
- Avoid placing critical graphics in the following areas:
- In zipper area
 - Seal zones
 - Around hang hole
 
 - (Examples of critical graphics include: USDA icons, barcodes, regulatory compliance information)
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- Bleeds: Generally, ¼” bleed Required at top and bottom of bag. Unless Trim cut or reverse over trims are employed, (speak with your sales associate).
 - Plate Gaps: Flexographic products: 1/16 – 3/32” Un-printed plate gap will be on left and right edges of Flexo plate printed projects.
 - Travel and Variation: Production features such as image placement and feature location have a tolerance and can TRAVEL. Overall dimensions and feature locations tolerances are +/- 1/8″. Image location tolerance on printed projects is +/- 1/16″. Film Thickness +/- 12.25um.
 
 
Crossover – For Full bleed Projects
- Type A = Left-to-Right seamless symmetric cross over. Standard Preferred Crossover
 - Type B = Non-symmetrical crossover. Trim Cut Projects
 
File Format & Graphics Handling
- Please develop art in a layered file built in Adobe Illustrator.
 - Vector line art for all text and graphics. (critical)
 - Please do not create traps
 - Please outline all type.
 - Apply all affects.
 - Remove all unused layers, please do not hide or /turned off layers on final art.
 - Photographs / Images (if applicable) MUST be 300 dpi CMYK & Linked
 - If including photographs / images that can be assigned a Pan-tone color: Use a placed background gray-scale or PMS Duo-tone.
 - Assign Pan-tone colors if applicable.
 - Keep vector elements in illustrator.
 - Please do not use Photoshop for Typesetting or use Smart Objects that require Spot Color or Trapping.
 
Digital Printed Projects
- All digital printing is CMYK, PMS and spot colors will be approximate.
 - All digital printed projects are Trim Cut
 - All Digital printing is full bleed.
 - Non-symmetrical crossover is ok, but may require changes to your design in pre-press.
 - Speak with sales associate 1-949-541-7837, if you want to print gusset on a digital project.
 - A flood white plate, or two, may be required on digital projects on clear material to build color.
 
Proofing
- PDF Proofs are used for layout and contents and are Not color accurate and will display differently on each monitor and will NOT be used for color matching.
 - Only a current Pantone Color Fan should be used for spot ink color evaluations.
 - FINAL COLOR can be affected by the material color and printing / lamination / varnishing process.
 

Clear Stand-Up Barrier Pouches 9x13 1/2x4 3/4 S-21654 Dieline						


