Artwork that is ready for a productive conversation
Use these practical preparation guidelines before requesting a custom-label printing quote. Final dielines and production requirements are confirmed by the selected printer.
Prepare your artwork with the final label in mind
Most avoidable production issues come from missing dimensions, small text, uncertain bleed and confusion about the number of print versions.
Build artwork at the actual proposed label dimensions and verify packaging fit physically.
Bleed, safe margins and cut tolerance vary; confirm production specs before final files.
Examine ingredients, addresses and required text at 100% physical print scale.
Use clear filenames for each scent, flavor, product or label variation.
What to send and why
Vector artwork can preserve sharp curves and small typography, but image-based designs can also work if resolution and output requirements are suitable.
Often useful
- Print-ready PDF including intended size
- Editable vector files, when available
- Linked/embedded high-resolution images
- Fonts outlined or embedded as required
- A separate reference image showing packaging placement
Before approving the proof
Check spelling, dimensions, barcode readability, color expectation and all variant names. A print proof is not a regulatory approval of label wording.
Know what the printer is asking for
Some terms frequently appear in custom roll-label orders.
Artwork that extends past the proposed cut edge to avoid unwanted white slivers.
Space inside the cut boundary where important text stays clear of trimming variation.
How printed labels feed from a roll into an application process.
The diameter of the inner tube used by the label roll; important for some dispensers.
The five-minute preflight check
Run through the simple checklist before uploading your design.
- Verify real-world width and height
- Check all text and variant names
- Confirm images and barcodes are sharp
- Identify material and intended exposure
- Share delivery ZIP and quantity per design
- Ask for proof and roll configuration requirements
Artwork ready? Request a quote
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