Please review & follow the guidelines below.
G2 ID Source is committed to producing high-quality print materials with precision & efficiency. Following these guidelines helps ensure your final product meets expectations. These requirements apply to both flexographic & digital label printing.
- **Preferred Software**: Adobe Illustrator (AI), Photoshop (PSD), InDesign (INDD)
- **Preferred Export**: PDF (PDF 1.7), with all fonts outlined and images embedded
- **Other Formats**: EPS, TIFF, PSD
- **Avoid**: Canva, Publisher, Microsoft Word, JPGs or PNGs without source files
- All artwork must be in **CMYK** (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)
- RGB files are not accepted
- Use **Pantone (PMS) Solid Coated colors** for spot colors
- Black should be 100% K (not rich black)
- Raster images must be **minimum 300 DPI**
- Bitmap images (for line art) should be **1,200 DPI**
- Low-resolution images will result in pixelation or blur
- **Minimum font size**:
- Positive text: 4pt
- Reverse text: 6pt
- Use **bold, sans-serif fonts** for small text
- Outline all fonts before submitting
- Avoid TrueType fonts
- Never apply bold/italic styling manually; use the actual font face
- Positive lines: Minimum **0.5pt**
- Negative/reversed lines: Minimum **0.75pt**
- **Bleed**: 0.125" beyond the dieline on all sides
- **Safe Zone**: Keep all essential content at least 0.0625" inside the dieline
- Dielines must be on a separate layer and clearly marked in a unique spot color
- Must be black on a white background
- Recommended size: **80% to 120%**
- Maintain "quiet zones" (1/8") around the code
- Must be one solid color (no gradients or multiple colors)
- Must be black on a white background
- Recommended size: **80% to 120%**
- Maintain "quiet zones" (1/8") around the code
- Must be one solid color (no gradients or multiple colors)
- Use for logos, precise color matching, or vibrant graphics
- Metallics and fluorescents must be defined as spot colors
- Clearly label all spot colors with PMS numbers
- Files may be submitted via our portal or email
- Include:
- Native artwork files
- Linked images (in a "links" folder)
- Font files (if not outlined)
- A flattened PDF proof
- Compress files (.zip or .sit) before sending
- Use vector artwork whenever possible
- Provide a mockup or sample image if unsure
- Always review and double-check color, resolution, and dielines
- Work with a professional designer if you're unsure how to prep files