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Check with our customer service department for available die sizes before you lay out your artwork.

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If you scan a photo, scan it at 300 dpi (dots per inch) if being used at 100% scale. If you are planning to double the size when you place it, scan at 600 dpi.

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Send us your word processor file - we can use your layout and formatting.  It will save time and money since we do not have to retype.

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Keep plate costs down by keeping common design elements, such as a company logo, in the same place on each label in a series.

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Keep revisions and costs to a minimum by being absolutely sure of all the wording you want on your label before you send us the details.

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Keep it simple and get your message across.

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Don't use low resolution (72 dpi) scans or photos.

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Don't cramp too much artwork or text into a small area.

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Don't spend time creating intricate color logos in a pixel based paint program if you want them to print in spot colors (i.e. specific named colors like Reflex Blue, Pantone 349, Red). 

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Don't use artwork copied off the internet - the resolution is too low and it doesn't print well.

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Don't use type smaller than 4.5 PT.

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Don't get too close to the edge of the label - copy must be 1/16 " away from edge.

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Don't use too many colors - This increases your costs and doesn't always improve the look.