How can I avoid the time-wasting business of alteration and re-submission of electronic artwork?
There are a number of things that may go wrong between sending in an artwork e-file and the final proof sign-off, but the simplest answer to the question is, “just follow the LINC formula.” Label Innovation actually prefers receiving electronic artwork for most jobs, and accordingly has set out guidelines to ensure the smoothest path between original art and final proof. The initial criteria cover the requirements for the basic way the design must be constructed, to reflect the differences between standard offset and flexographic printing. So one potential “return to sender” for the artwork can be avoided by ensuring your artist is working with LINCs Graphic Designers Guide to Flexo Labels. Anyone who uses a computer knows how frustrating it is to receive a message or a file that cannot be opened and read. If this happens with a customers artwork, LINC has little option but to send it back for reformatting. There are detailed requirements set out in LINCs Graphic Designers Guide to Fle
