CD & DVD Custom Printed Inserts

Type, Size Ruling and Position

• Minimum type size for a knockout in 4-color process printing is 4 points (1.4mm or 0.056"). Any type that is smaller than 4 points must overprint.
• Minimum type stroke width as well as rule or line width is 1⁄2 point (.18mm or 0.007").
• All text type should be a minimum 1⁄16" away from trim or fold on booklets/folders.
• All text type should be a minimum 1⁄32" away from trim or perf on tray cards.

Trapping

Apply a 1/2 point (0.175mm or 0.007") trap whenever conditions permit.

Film Identification

PMS color identification number and selection number should be located on each piece of film furnished or to be output.

Color Choices

In addition to the standard 4-color process printing, we can reproduce any color from the “Pantone Color Formula Guide 1000” as well as the “Pantone Metallic, Fluorescent, and Pastel Color Guides."

Screening Requirements

• All grayscale images should have a minimum highlight dot of 2% and shadow dot of 95%.
• All 4-color images should have a minimum highlight dot of 3% Cyan, 2% Magenta, 2% Yellow, 0% Black, and a maximum total ink density of 300%.
• All film for printed packaging materials should be a line screen ruling of 133 to 150 lpi.

Screen Angles & Dot Shapes

• The dot for screens should be elliptical.
• If using PMS colors, screen angles must be 30 degrees apart, avoiding the 90° angle (e.g., 45/75/105).
• In 4-color process printing, screen angles should be as follows:
  • Yellow 90°
  • Magenta 105°
  • Cyan 75°
  • Black 45°

Bleeds

If image bleeds off the page, you need to extend the image a minimum 1⁄8" beyond trim marks.

Customer-Furnished Film for Printed Packaging Materials

If sending film for printed packaging materials (vs. digital files), the film must meet the following additional standards:

• Film must be right reading, emulsion-down, negative.
• Film density should be a minimum of 3.5 and a fog maximum of 0.08. (Please allow solid 1" x 1" to check film density.)
• Film must show a reference number such as material part number, selection number, UPC code and/or bar code to identify film. For proper inventory tracking purposes, we require a unique part number.
• Film size should be 1" minimum around outside of trim marks and color information.
• If you are sending us 4-color film, include a color key or matchprint proof of the film to confirm color accuracy, color breaks and correct position of PMS colors, graphics and text. If the film you furnish is for less than 4-color process printing, include a digital color proof or separated laser showing the color breaks and positions of PMS colors. (Digital color proofs do not depict 4-color process, nor do they accurately depict PMS colors.)