Check: the cutting contour on its own layer with 2 mm bleed; colour mode set to CMYK or Pantone with no RGB; fonts converted to outlines; the barcode at its minimum width with a quiet zone around it; mandatory information above 6 point; text at least 2 mm clear of the trim. On clear film you also need a white backing layer wherever the colour has to stay opaque.
18 June 2026 · Print Palace
What to check in label artwork before it goes to press
A five-minute check that saves an entire run from being reprinted.
