Compact Disc Size: Outer diameter 120mm, inner diameter 15mm.

1. Screen Print Requirements: The graphics for your CD label may vary depending on where you select to print. The diagrams below show the standard print areas. Select one, then use the associated template to design your graphics file.

Print to Center of CD (Entire surface) There may be a color variation between the coated and non-coated surfaces. Image area: PMS colors: Outer diameter 117mm, Inner diameter 18mm CMYK: Outer diameter 118mm, Inner diameter 17mm

Print to Center of CD with Stacking Ring knocked out Image area: PMS colors: Outer diameter 117mm, Inner diameter 37mm    Inner ring: Outer diameter 33mm, Inner diameter 18mm CMYK: Outer diameter 118mm, Inner diameter 36mm    Inner ring: Outer diameter 34mm, Inner diameter 17mm

Print to Stacking Ring Image area: PMS colors: Outer diameter 117mm, Inner diameter 37mm CMYK: Outer diameter 118mm, Inner diameter 36mm

White flood: A white flood will be printed over the selected image area to provide more accurate color reproduction.

2. Type/Graphics Specifications:

Font:	Sans-serif font is recommended
Type size:	Minimum type size is 6 point
	If using a serif font, minimum size is 8 point
Reverse rules:	A weight of 1 point
Solid rules:	A weight of .5 point
Trademark/Copyright Symbols:	If using 6 point should be bold or select a larger point size.

3. Ink & color match: CD labels are screen-printed using U.V. curable inks. Labels may be reproduced in 4-color process or in PMS® with color match to any coated PMS® (Pantone Matching System®) color.

• CD Label color reproduction may not match print on paper color reproduction. It may also vary when viewed under different lighting sources.
• Although we will make every effort to accurately reproduce your graphics, the limitations of CD screen-printing make it difficult to reproduce dot percentages less than 15% and more than 85%. Please review your graphics and adjust them accordingly.
• A "white flood" is used to print underneath the image area to provide the most accurate color match.
• For solid or spot colors, PMS colors provide the best color reproduction.
• Print over the stacking ring may be compromised.

4. Register and Center Marks: In order to ensure proper registration, please include register and center marks on all colors in your digital file.

5. Supplying digital files:
We accept digital files in the popular industry standard application for MAC and PC. To ensure problem-free and timely processing please use the following guidelines to prepare your file(s).

File Preparation:

• We recommend using our Templates (see above) to prepare your graphics
• Halftone images should be scanned at 300 dpi to ensure proper output resolution. Files should be set up to 100 lpi.
• Supply all final color halftone images as CMYK
• For solid or spot colors PMS colors provide the best color reproduction
• Do not include bleeds, your artwork should appear round

Preparing files for Disk or Transfer:

• Place all fonts (screen and printer) into separate clearly labeled folder
• Put all application files/art files and placed artwork images into a separate clearly labeled folder
• Include a black & white or color laser copy of the digital file
• Include a directory printout of what is on the disk

Templates are provided to assist with the creation of your artwork. For additional assistance please contact us.