Software
Apple Macintosh is our preferred platform. We use the following applications: Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. We do accept QuarkXPress files, although it is not recommended since it is mainly a page layout application. Please do not use QuarkXPress for complex artwork! PC files in the same applications as the Mac will work as well. Do not send files in any word processing applications (i.e. Excel, Microsoft Word).

Media
We can accept the following media: 3.5" floppies, 100MB Zip disks, CD-ROMs We also accept artwork via e-mail, send to our address tablabel@tablabel.com

Fonts
Be sure to send all screen and printer fonts used in your artwork. Include any fonts used in graphic files placed into your design as well. Avoid using any True Type fonts. You can convert the type to outlines if you are unable to send us the fonts. Use boldface Sanserif fonts on type sizes below 6 points. Make sure "®" and "T" marks are large and bold enough to reproduce in a readable manner, especially in reverse printed areas. Pay attention to type embedded in placed graphics that have been reduced.

Graphic Basics
Make sure all Photoshop images are saved in CMYK mode, not RGB, and are at least a minimum of 300 dpi. Images should be scaled and cropped accordingly before being placed in your artwork. (Example: Do not import a 4" x 5" Photoshop file into your final artwork when you are only using a 2" square area of the image. This takes up unnecessary space and prolongs proofing and imagesetting.) Do not embed graphics in your artwork, please keep them as a separate link. Lines should not be less than 1/2 point (no hairline rules). If artwork is reduced from original size, make sure lines still read at 1/2 point after change. Copy and graphics should be placed no less than 1/8" inside the die cut. All artwork with bleed should extend 1/16" out from die cut.

Colors
All colors need to be properly defined as process or spot (do not use RGB colors). Please delete all unused colors from the color palette. Set all colors to knockout, TAB label will set all overprints and traps in our Art dept.

Screens
Screens may range from 100% to a minimum of 2%. Please try to use gradient screens rather than blends. When using gradient screens, make sure all colors in the gradient have at least a 2% value throughout the entire gradient. Any screen values running below 2% may not reproduce on the final printed label creating a hard edge effect.

Miscellaneous
If you would like us to scan any image or logo for you, please make sure it is clean, B/W artwork (enlarged if possible). No transparencies or film. If your art file is sent to us via e-mail please FAX or send a hard copy proof showing correct layout, placement of linked graphics and color separations.