Clear Lid Boxes

Submission specifications for Clear Lid Boxes

Use CMYK as the color mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the color mode, not RGB. Use colormode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colormode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 300 dpi.

Add 3 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 3 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances.

Keep 4 mm safety margin

Keep all important text and images at least 4 mm away from the edge of the finished size. Exclusive finishes need to be within the safety margin

Fonts should be at least 6pt.

Fonts should be at least 6 pt.

Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Force Color Images to CMYK with a 260% ink limit (in Photoshop > Convert Color Profile > Photoshop 5 Default CMYK). Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Check line thickness

Lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint. Unless you want this effect in your design. The degree of transparency in printing depends on the ink, paper, and printing method used.

Frequently Asked Questions for Clear Lid Boxes

What is this product exactly? And what can I use it for?

• Let your customers, employees or partners have a look at the goods and gifts you are selling them or giving away. A plastic film integrated into the lid make this possible. Ideal for chocolate, pastries or cake boxes.

What material are Clear Lid Boxes made from?

• The boxes with a removeable window lid are made of 300gsm matt. The size of the box is 6.5 x 13 x 2.4cm. Additionally, the film is approx: 4.1 x 10.5 cm. The print is done in CMYK.

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Clear Lid Boxes is:
• 10 working days

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your clear lid boxes we use multiple carriers. Because of the highest reliability, in most cases we use UPS or DPD.
• UPS