Back Tray Card

The  following document outlines both packaging and printing specifications that are required to allow for the efficient trouble free  packaging of a Compact Disc. The purpose of these standards  is to allow the packaging process to be as automated as possible,  without the need for human interaction with the product. If  the outlines standards are not adhered to, the result is a  decelerated packaging process, which may result in a more  money and time.

All  of our prices assume that you will provide us with final digital  files and a proof of your artwork you should also provide us with a folded dummy.. Please leave a 1.5-inch  across, by .75 inch down blank space on the back tray for a barcode.

Issues with printing on paper:
(Programs acceptable: Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark)

1. All color and grayscale image files at 300 (dot per inch) no web based pictures or low resolution digital camera images.

2. Use Quark XPress and collected the files or export out of  all other programs (or save as) Save your images as EPS or TIFF files. No JPG, .GIF, or .BMP formats as they degrade  their quality. These files usually come from PhotoShop; Adobe Illustrator. With Photoshop, smaller text tends to be "pixelated"  when included in images. We recommend you only use Photoshop(r) for image processing and not for general graphic layout. Convert "FONTS" to "outlines" or, with Quark XPress include all fonts (avoid Corel Draw, and no Microsoft Publisher).

3. If  you have an image, which goes all the way to an edge which  will be cut, remember to add "bleed", i.e. extend  that image another 1/8" beyond the edge to allow a margin of error. The 1/8" bleed area will be cropped off and  will not appear on your final product! You should keep all  important elements (type, images,logos, barcode, etc.) at least 1/8" away from all edges, and when possible, from  all folds too. Don't use borders as they may be cut off.

4. Please  do not embed your images. When importing a graphic file, make sure that you link or place it, instead of making it part  of your document (embedding).

5. No  PMS or Special Inks for PRINTING on paper. No printing on plastic jewel cases / CD trays or colour Jewel Cases / CD  trays without getting a bank loan. This is only for jewel case packaging