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Graphics Checklist

Please use this checklist to ensure that all necessary information is given to Ardagh to help reduce delays and ensure the compliance with our guidelines.

There is also a PDF version of this checklist t download at the bottom of the page.

Please check all tabs to ensure artwork is correct
  • Artwork
  • Colour
  • Fonts/Text
  • Line thickness
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Completed?

Open artwork without errors (Ai,PDF)

Ensure that artwork opens without errors to reduce delays.

All Text outlined / Converted to vectors

Due to the uncertain legality of providing fonts with submitted artwork and the perceptible differences between supposedly ‘identical’ fonts, it is better to outline / vectorise them (turning them from a font into a graphic). This way there is no need to supply fonts and no danger of font substitution. Vectorised type should be given no line weight thickness. The fill remainsas desired.

More info can be found on our Text Page

Correct template / container size

Ensure that the correct template is used for the size of can that is being produced.

More info can be found on our Templates Page

330ml standard template

Hi-res images supplied with artwork (300dpi)

Please ensure that Hi-res images are supplied with the artwork to reduce delays.

All solid areas converted to spot colours (Including White and Substrate)

We do not print in CMYK, so please convert all solid areas to Spot Colours. This includes White and Substrate.

More info can be found on our Colours Page

No text in overlap, seam or base area

There can be no text in the overlap, seam and base area as this will not be visible on the can and can cause issues during production. These areas are marked on the template.

More info can be found on our No Text Area Page

No text area template

Overlap colours & background match each side

During printing, the left and right-hand sides of the artwork will meet in the overlap area. It is important to ensure that only elements of the same colour meet in the overlap areas to avoid ink contamination.

More info can be found on our No Text Area Page

Print type (Conventional, PP1, PP2)

Ensure that the correct print type is selected for the effect you are looking to achieve.

Completed?

Number of colours (Maximum 8)

Our printing units are equipped with up to 8 inkers. This does not mean we can always print 8 colours; due to technical printing restrictions it is possible that one colour has to be printed with 2 separate plates.

More info can be found on our Colours Page

Suggested plate split (inc. Relief & Screen plates)

Our graphics team will review the artwork and decide on the best plate split. This can involve relief plates to give larger areas of colour more depth and strength, and also screen plates if any screenwork is present on the design.

More info can be found on our Colours Page

Type of Basecoat

We offer steel only eg. White or Clear basecoat options.

Type of Varnish

We offer Standard Glossy, Matt, Tactile & Retort varnish options. If you are unsure which to choose, options can be requested from your local graphics department.

Minimum screen value of 3% applied

Ensure that the minimum screen value of 3% is applied.

Cross match inks to PMS, Existing Graphic etc.

Ensure that pantones are selected for the inks required, or inks can be selected from an existing graphic previously produced.

Speciality ink required

Our speciality inks include Thermo, DPG and Premium White.

More info can be found in our Sample Store

Completed?

Positive text - minimum size

Minimum size of positive text is 1.6mm for capital letters and 1.2mm for x-height.

More info can be found on our Text Page

Negative text - minimum size

Minimum size of negative text is 1.75mm for capital letters and 1.2mm for x-height.

More info can be found on our Text Page

Keyline required around text if intersecting >2 colours

If text is intersecting more than 2 colours, a keyline is required around text.

Positive text thickness

Minimum thickness of positive text is 0.15mm

More info can be found on our Text Page

Negative text thickness

Minimum thickness of negative text is 0.3mm

More info can be found on our Text Page

Character spacing

Minimum gap between characters is 0.2mm

More info can be found on our Text Page

Completed?

Positive line thickness

Minimum thickness of individual positive lines is 0.2mm.

More info can be found on our Lines & Gaps Page

Negative line thickness

Minimum thickness of vertical negative lines is 0.35mm

More info can be found on our Lines & Gaps Page

Completed?

Number supplied (EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC A, UPC E)

Ensure the barcode number has been supplied.

More info can be found on our Barcodes Page

Magnification 100% (Minimum 90%)

Ensure the barcode magnification is the recommended 100%, or at least 90%.

More info can be found on our Barcodes Page

Correct colour contrast

Ensure the barcode box and bars contrast well with each other. If not black and white, ensure the colours have been approved by the graphics department.

More info can be found on our Barcodes Page

Correct orientation (horizontal)

Ensure the barcode box and bars contrast well with each other. If not black and white, ensure the colours have been approved by the graphics department.

More info can be found on our Barcodes Page

Barcode in correct rotated orientation

DPG Deposit Logo

If required, ensure the DPG deposit logo is on the artwork.

More info can be found on our DPG Page

QR Code - URL Provided

If required, ensure the URL for the QR Code is provided.

More info can be found on our QR Code Page

QR Code - Correct Size

Ensure the QR code is the correct size. The squares must be at least 0.44mm x 0.44mm

More info can be found on our QR Code Page

QR Code - Correct colour contrast

Ensure the squares and the background contrast well with each other. If not black and white, ensure the colours have been approved by the graphics department, and that the QR code is scannable.

More info can be found on our QR Code Page

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