1. Accepted file formats
Ready to print PDF’s have to be as composite files and in printing quality, according to PDF/X-4 (from PDF-version 1.6 onwards) standard.

2. Colour space
CMYK, Colour profile: ISO Coated v2 (ECI) (Fogra 39)
(http://www.eci.org/_media/downloads/icc_profiles_from_eci/eci_offset_2009.zip)
or PSO Coated v3 (ECI) (Fogra51)
(http://www.eci.org/_media/downloads/icc_profiles_from_eci/pso-coated_v3.zip

3. Dieline
Please include dieline into PDF, defined in special color, 1 pt thick and set on overprint.

4. Bleed area
10 mm minimum

5. Marks
Please do not include cutting or register marks into PDF.

6. Resolution of images
200 dpi minimum on a 100% scale, 300 dpi is recommended.

7. Spot colours
Special colours must be clearly defined.

8. Size of artwork
Printing file has to be in original size.

9. Ink coverage
Please do not exceed total ink coverage of 300%.

10. Fonts
All fonts have to be embedded or to be converted into vector.

11. Font size
Please avoid font sizes below 6 pt positive (like dark text on a light background).
Please avoid font sizes less than 8 pt negative (like light text on a dark background).

12. Line width
Positive lines (like dark lines on a light background) must have a width of at least 0.25 pt (0.09 mm).
Negative lines (like bright lines on a dark background) must have a width of at least 0.45 pt (0.15 mm).

13. Black composition
Black or grey fonts and objects should be created just in pure black.

14. Proof
We only accept colour proof based on Fogra standard ISO Coated v2 (ECI) (Fogra39) or PSO Coated v3 (ECI)  (Fogra 51) with current full media wedge. We can use this as a valid basis for printing approval. After receipt we will check it for technical feasibility and notify you of any deviations.

15. Identification of print date/files
Name the files with the project number we have provided:
e. g. project number 279812, customer name, description
-> file name: 279812 customer name base short.pdf

FB SDB 093
Version: 09/20
Rev.: 05