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Design Specifications
If you have a particular box in mind, we have the resources to be able to produce the finished artwork for you to be able bring your idea to life. We will not only assist with the finished artwork, but we will provide a sample of your vision to be sure this is what you want before we begin mass production.
Once you approve the sample prototype, we will turn the art over to one of our leading suppliers for the actual cutting dies and printing dies that are required to produce the finished boxes.
If you have the original artwork on a disk, we can handle the most common file types produced with the most current versions. However, there are
certain requirements that will ensure that all pre-press work is completed quickly and correctly with a minimum of delay. The following information
will help you figure out the best way to submit your files to us.
Document Specifications
File Format
We accept files from Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Macromedia Freehand, Corel Draw and Quark XPress in their native formats. We can also accept Encapsulated Post Script (.eps) files or PDFs from most programs.CAD software users can send .dxf files, but fonts and scaling do not always carry over, so we require a printout of the file to be sent to us also. Please check with the graphics department before sending any other file formats.
Document Setup- All bleeds must extend 1/16” beyond die line.
- All colors must be PMS (Pantone Matching Systems)
- Any object not meant to bleed off the edge must be at least 1/4" from the edge.
- Minimum font size is 6 point.
Images
- Photoshop native files (.psd) with all layers intact are the preferred format. Other acceptable formats include TIFF (.tif) or EPS.
- .gif and .jpg files CANNOT be used.
- Images should be saved as CMYK. RGB images can result in color shifts when converted. Black and white images should be saved as grayscale
- All images MUST be at least 300 dpi or higher. Web graphics are generally 72 dpi and cannot be used.
- Images should be linked or placed in the document. Do not use embedded images.
Type styles
- All fonts should be sent with the file in a separate folder labeled "Fonts". For Mac users, the Post Script font file and the screen font must be provided. For PC users, the PFB and the PFM must be included.
- Acceptable fonts are Post Script Type 1, TruType, and Open Type. We will match TruType and Open Type fonts with their post Script equivalents whenever possible.
- Fonts should NEVER be stylized in your page layout program. Use the font containing the attribute.
- We will attempt to match any font not included as closely as possible.
If you supply artwork that does not meet our specifications, we reserve the right to modify or re-create the artwork to bring it into spec.
File Transfer
- Files smaller than 2MB can be emailed or sent on a floppy disk.
- Larger files should be sent on a CD-ROM or 100MB Zip disks.
Before you send . . .
- Did you keep a copy?
- Does your file contain the artwork in its original application?
- Are your fonts provided?
- Is it in an application Cross supports (see above)?
- You didn't use low res webart for the artwork, did you?
If you're going to submit it via E-Mail- Click here to send artwork to Cross
If you submit via Overnight Delivery; Is there a proof to go with the media?
Be sure to include a final proof with your file so we can make sure everything matches.
Mail to:
Cross Container Corporation
400 Maple Avenue
ATTN: GRAPHICS
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Contact Your Rep
Let your account representative know that you have sent your artwork to Cross Container. Call 1-800-844-3200 or e-mail your rep directly.
Need Help? graphics@crosscontainer.com
Thanks. We look forward to working with you!
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