"My client received the mini CDs and all is well.  They were very happy with the quality."
Ed B. (Minneapolis, MN)
 

"The DVDs just arrived (boy that was fast). They look great."
Ed M. (Portland, OR)
 

"Everything worked out great. Thank you for your professionalism."
Reggie (The Woodlands, TX)

 
"You have given us wonderful service, and we will definitely order from you again."
Barbara (Camano Isl., WA)
 

"I just wanted to say thank you for making the project so smooth. The process was great, you and your team made the deadlines and the project was without any wrinkles. Thank you. I will definitely be returning to you in the future."
Corey (Alberta, Canada)
 

"We are always so impressed with Precision Disc's level of customer service and professionalism."
Andrew (San Francisco, CA)

 
Artwork Specifications

• Your artwork files must be supplied on Precision Disc design templates.
• Your artwork files must conform to the specifications as noted herein.
• Your artwork files are considered to be supplied to Precision Disc in "final form" 
   which means they are supplied ready to print without requirement for revision or 
   modification of layout of colour values. 

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PLATFORM/SOFTWARE:

We recommend the use of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, and Adobe Photoshop design programs. FREE 30 day trials can be downloaded from Adobe. To avoid compatibility issues caused by different computer platforms, software and font types, we require that:

• Your artwork files are to have all text converted to outlines/paths. 
• If using Photoshop for text you must rasterize each font layer.
• Supply Illustrator designs in .AI format. 
• Supply Indesign designs in .INDD format.
• Supply Photoshop designs in .PSD format.
• Designs from all other programs (including Quark) are to be supplied in .EPS or  
  hi-res .PDF format.

GENERAL DESIGN RULES:

 TEXT:

• Minimum recommended type size for positive print: 5 points
• Minimum recommended type size for reversed print: 6 points
• IF USING PHOTOSHOP: Because text tends to be pixelated when included in 
  bitmap images, we highly recommend that Photoshop be used to process images 
  but not for typesetting. For best results it is preferable to export your images 
  from Photoshop as .TIF (or .TIFF) files and then typeset in a program such as 
  Illustrator.

SILKSCREEN PRINTED DISCS:

SUPPLYING YOUR OWN FILM FOR DISC PRINTING:

We do not recommend that clients supply their own film unless they are very
experienced in designing artwork for commercial print. Please note: When film is
supplied the job will go to print as per the film supplied and no proofs are
generated for approval.

IMPORTANT: If supplying film, you must use our design templates. Failure to do
so could result in the rejection of your supplied film.

FILM SPECS FOR SILKSCREENPRINTING (PMS/Spot or CMYK):
• Positive, emulsion up, round dot, output resolution 2400 dpi, line screen 100 LPI
• Film angles: Yellow: 0 / Magenta: 75 / Cyan: 15 / Black: 45
• Film must be free of pinholes, contamination, creases, scratches, etc.
• All layers must be labeled with the job number, project name and date.
• All layers must be labeled with the appropriate PMS colour # or CMYK value.
• All layers must be labeled with the type of product being printed (CDROM, DVD5, 
  etc.)

FILM SPECS FOR OFFSET CMYK PRINTING:
• Negative, emulsion down, round dot, output resolution of 2400dpi, line screen 
  200 LPI
• Film angles: Yellow: 0 / Magenta: 75 / Cyan: 15 / Black: 45
• Film must be free of pinholes, contamination, creases, scratches, etc.
• All layers must be labeled with the job number, project name and date.
• All layers must be labeled with the appropriate CMYK value.
• All layers must be labeled with the type of product being printed on (CDROM, 
  DVD5, etc.)

WHEN YOUR DESIGN IS FINISHED:

PROOFING OPTIONS:

Your supplied artwork files are expected to be ready-to-print without changes or modifications being required. Precision Disc provides three proofing options as noted below.

PROOF OPTION “A” – Electronic Proofs
• This is Precision Disc's default proofing option.
• One round of electronic proofs are included in your quoted price.
• Design files are reviewed and electronic proofs (PDF format) are provided.
• For confirmation of the physical layout only – not for color accuracy.
• Written approval required.

PROOF OPTION “B” – Hard-Copy Printed Proofs
• This proofing option must be specifically requested.
• Hard-copy proof fee: $50.00 for each round of hard-copy proofs.
• Electronic proofs must be approved prior to supply of hard-copy proofs.
• This proofing option is for confirmation of physical layout & color accuracy.
• Up to 5-10% colour variation between hard-copy and finished product may be
  unavoidable due to tolerances inherent with offset printing processes.
• Colour adjustment of hard-copy proofs is not possible for print produced on 
  offset printing presses.
• Written approval required.

PROOF OPTION “C” – Pre-Approved
• This proofing option must be specifically requested.
• Client supplies pre-approved artwork files, by-passing review and proofs.
• No proofs supplied. No layout or color warranty.

VIEWING THE PROOFS:

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROOF is to give you one last chance to review the design for overall accuracy and completeness of the design components before it goes to print. Any errors or omissions that you do not correct in the proofing stage will be present in the finished product. 

IMPORTANT: View your .PDF proofs with Adobe Acrobat and ensure the
“Overprint Preview” function is turned on.

PROOF APPROVALS:

• It is the sole responsibility of the client to review all details of the supplied proof,
  which includes (but is not limited to) layout/design, page sequencing, dimensions,
  spelling, and punctuation.
• In order to proceed with production the client must submit written approval of
  the proofs via fax or e-mail. A specific and clearly worded approval is required (ie:
  “Proofs are approved for printing”). Verbal approval cannot be accepted.
• By providing an approval in writing, the client indemnifies and holds Precision Disc
  free from responsibility and liability for any errors or omissions in the proofs that
  are not found and corrected by the client. Furthermore, the client acknowledges
  that the reworking and/or reprinting of materials due to client error is at the sole
  expense of the client.  Such costs will be formally quoted in writing and must be
  approved by the client in writing before any additional work can take place.

ARTWORK REVISIONS & CHANGES:

• IMPORTANT: The requirement for revisions or for the supply of new artwork files
  may delay your order.
• As noted herein customer-supplied artwork files must be supplied in final form
  (ready to print without revisions). If revisions or new artwork files are required
  after proofs have been generated, the Pre-Press and Proofing process must begin
  again. Due to the work involved additional charges may be incurred by the client
  (except in instances where the required change to the proof is due to the
  vendor’s error in generating the proof).

COLOR MATCHING

• Electronic proofs are never to be used to evaluate color accuracy because
  computer monitors typically don’t represent color values accurately. If color
  correctness is a concern you must request hard-copy printed proofs for final
  approval (see Proof Option “B” as noted above). 
• Due to variations inherent with offset printing processes, a color variation of up
  to 5-10% between the printed-paper proofs and the final printed product may be
  unavoidable and this is considered to be within acceptable industry tolerances.
• For orders that proceed based on Proof Option “A” (electronic proofs only) the
  client-supplied designs will go to print based on the color values as supplied in the
  imagery.
• For Spot Color Screenprinting: Client’s must specify Pantone Solid Coated (“C”)
  color values. Colors will be mixed according to the PMS color value formula and
  cross-referenced to the PMS Solid Coated reference guide.

CLIENT SUPPLIED COLOR SAMPLES

• For CMYK Disc Printing: A client-supplied sample print can be accepted for CMYK 
  color reference, but an exact CMYK color match cannot be guaranteed. For color 
  warranty you must request Proof Option “B”.
• For Gang-Run CMYK Print: Client-supplied samples cannot be used for color
  reference on gang-run CMYK printed materials. For color warranty you must
  request Proof Option “B” for hard-copy proofs.

READY-BY-DATE:

IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend that you do not (A) schedule the release of your product, (B) book a product release event, or (C) schedule a trip or tour prior to receiving your product.

Every effort will be made to fill orders within the timeline quoted at the outset of the project, however, quoted ready-by-dates are to be considered estimates only and are not guaranteed. Though uncommon, delays can occur and the vendor assumes no responsibility for any damages growing out of or owing to any delays.