Our prepress team is fully equipped to transform your label designs into high-quality, production-ready files with precision and spot on color accuracy.
As you prepare your art files, please be aware that as of January 2023, PostScript Type 1 fonts are no longer supported in most modern Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop 23.0+, Illustrator 27.3+, InDesign 18.2+). They will not appear in font menus, and existing files will display “Missing fonts” errors. You must upgrade to OpenType or TrueType formats or outline the Type 1 Font Support: Unsupported Applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign no longer recognize or allow editing with Type 1 fonts. Embedded Fonts: Type 1 data already embedded within EPS or PDF files will generally still print or display correctly, but cannot be edited. Legacy Versions: Older versions of Creative Cloud apps (pre-2023) may still work, but Adobe encourages transitioning to OpenType. Alternatives: Users should replace Type 1 fonts with OpenType (.otf) equivalents. Type 1 fonts, which include PostScript, PS1, T1, Multiple Master (MM), and Adobe Type 1, are now considered legacy, and Adobe has moved entirely to the more robust OpenType format.
Formatting artwork including fonts, in the correct format for Symbology Label Products, is the customers responsibility.
Additional charges may apply to artwork files that need to be revised or improved. Symbology art department rate is $150 per hour
Our prepress team is fully equipped to transform your label designs into high-quality, production-ready results with precision and expertise. To ensure the smoothest process and the best possible outcome, please follow our recommended artwork submission guidelines.
These standards help us deliver your vision accurately and efficiently, minimizing revisions and turnaround time.
Adobe Illustrator 2026
Adobe Photoshop 2026
Microsoft Excel
Text files should be saved as an Excel or text file.
Supply all fonts used or create them to outlines. Please be aware that Adobe PostScript Type 1 fonts will be discontinued as of January 2023. These fonts will no longer work in current or past files.
All PDF files should have fonts embedded, supplied or converted to outlines. Images should be a minimum of 350 DPI and supplied separately whenever possible. PDFs (maintaining transparency) saved from Illustrator are preferred.
All files should be LAYERED and converted to CMYK unless they are designed in grayscale, monotone or duotone. Resolution for images at print size should be a minimum of 300 PPI. JPEG images are not recommended.
Supply all working files, links and fonts with your submission. High resolution links must be supplied for jobs. Always include a DIE LINE on a separate layer. Scanned line art should be a minimum of 1200 DPI at print size. PDF or hardcopy proofs are helpful for proofing.
Bleed Size .0625' (Exact)
Minimum Die Clearance .0625"
Minimum Type Size
4 Pt Positive
6 Pt Reverse
Minimum Line Size
.36 Pt Positive
.72 Pt Reverse
Printing with specialty stocks and foils are exempt from specific tolerances. Leave trapping to us. Trapping set at .5 Pt.
All Tolerances based on color
Copyright © 2026 Symbology Label Products Inc. | All rights reserved.
