BRS supports the following programs:

For Apple/Mac Users:        
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Quark Express
Freehand

For Windows PC Users:
Adobe Illustrator
Corel Draw
Microsoft Word (In some cases)

   1) Ideally we would like to receive your design created in one of the above programs.

   2) We can accept artwork in other forms but there will be additional charges added for MAC time & typesetting.

   3) Files are to be sent to BRS via Email or CD.

   4) We prefer to have a hard copy print or at least a pdf of what your label should look like. We must receive this        before we can quote the job.

   5) Please note: There will be typesetting cost for all custom artwork labels.

General Guide for Preparing Electronic Art for Flexographic Printing

   Prepare artwork in one of the following Macintosh/PC applications:
   These preferred applications will require the least amount of work; depending on how the file is built and the final    output requirements.

   ⇒ Freehand MX or earlier versions
   ⇒ Adobe Illustrator CS3 or earlier versions
   ⇒ PhotoshopCS3 or earlier versions
   ⇒ These applications are usable but will require additional work to make them press-ready; depending on how        the file is built and the final output requirements.
   ⇒ Corel Draw 10 or earlier versions
   ⇒ These files must be saved as a vector art for adobe illustrator and convert all types to outline/paths
   ⇒ Adobe PageMaker 6.5 or earlier versions
   ⇒ Adobe PDF
   ⇒ InDesign CS3

   These applications are not recommended but can be used.  These will require substantial work to make them    press-ready.

   ⇒ Microsoft Word
   ⇒ Microsoft Excel

Existing Electronic Art for Flexographic Printing

   Send a current color laser or PDF with each supplied file to be output.  This will help eliminate the guesswork    and/or costly mistakes.

   ⇒ Supply all fonts (printer & screen) used in files.

   ⇒ Prepare artwork in full composite color using selected custom line colors.  (Do not create or show spot colors in        4 color process.)  Clearly define all colors being used. (Spot vs. Builds)

   ⇒ Keep all line work and text out of the Photoshop. (create in drawing program such as illustrator)

   ⇒ Send all supporting files (such as Photoshop Layered Files) that are used in the document.

   ⇒ Make sure all positive type is 4 pt. and keylines are ½ pt. (.007”) minimum.  All reverse type is 6 pt. bold and        keylines (.010”) minimum.

   ⇒ Include .0625” - .125” bleeds beyond dieline depending on application.

   ⇒ Put dieline, bleeds and varnishes on a separate layer.

   ⇒ Include register marks/overall centers.

   ⇒ Supply high resolution scans.  Minimum 2X line screen when printed – higher is better.

   ⇒ All screens and tints must contain a minimum of 1% tone in the highlight areas and 99% in the shadows.

   ⇒ All reverse copy and graphics out of 2 or more colors should have a minimum 1 pt. keyline around it.

   ⇒ Positive text must be viewed as its own color; including UPC. Do not create copy using more than one color.

   ⇒ All screen and tints should be considered a separate color (i.e. line black, screen black)

   ⇒ If possible, carry low-end vignettes through copy (i.e. dropping vignettes at a 2% - 3% dot will create a hard        line unless a stochastic/hybrid dot is used.)  Use only if approved by printer.

   ⇒ Limit background color (large coverage areas), especially lighter colors to PMS spot colors if possible.

   Please bear in mind when designing art that the separator will be trapping jobs .007” .012”, .014” depending on    press, design and printer.