CD\Works(TM) Digital Media Solutions



Monthly Media Newsletter





Steve Sullivan author, speaker, and CEO
Motivational Resources
addressing the CEO Club of Boston
1 minute audio clip

"...once again, rah rah CD\Works. These guys are unbelievable"
Audio Clip (6 seconds)

ARTWORK GUIDELINES AND TEMPLATES

TEMPLATES
 
Below is a list of the most common templates.  
 
It is important that you use the correct template for your artwork. If you don't see the template that you are looking for or are unsure about what template you need, please contact us for assistance.
<

Full Size CD and DVD Templates - Duplication
> Inkjet  > Thermal Print 
> Adhesive Label > Hi-Resolution Digital 
> Full Color Everest > Silkscreen 

Full Size CD and DVD Templates - Replication
> Silkscreen > Offset 

Mini CD and Business Card CD 
> Mini: Hi-Res. Digital > Mini: Silkscreen
> Rink Business Card: Hi-Res > Rectangular Business Card: Hi-Res

Templates for print material
CD Inserts 
> 2 Panel Insert
> 4 Panel Insert
> 6 Panel Insert > 8 Panel Insert
> Traycard
 

DVD Inserts 
> Slipsheet > 2 Panel Amaray Insert
 
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE INCLUDED
WITH YOUR ARTWORK FILES:
  • All TIFF, EPS and/or Placed Images
  • All fonts used in the design. 
ACCEPTABLE SOFTWARE FORMATS:
  • MAC: Photoshop CS3, Illustrator, CS3, InDesign CS3, Quark 6.1
  • PC: Photoshop CS3, Illustrator, CS3, InDesign CS3
 ACCEPTABLE FILE FORMATS:
  • Vector Art: EPS, AI, PDF
    Outline fonts, Include linked images
  • Bitmap/Rasterized Art: PSD, EPS, PDF
    Minimum print resolution is 300 dpi
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS:
  • Follow any instructions that are included on the template
  • When possible, keep artwork in vector format. If it must be a bitmap, make sure that it is 300 dpi or higher.
  • Convert text to outlines or paths
  • If you do not have any of the artwork programs listed above, please save your file as an EPS file
  • If you submit your artwork via email, please compress it into a .zip file
  • Keep template on a separate layer
ACCEPTABLE FILE TRANSFER
METHODS FOR ARTWORK:
 
  • CD-R or DVD-R
  • Email: Boston/Beverly: production@cdworks.com
  • Click here to use our file transfer service
    note: Service will launch in a new window