Artwork Templates

Please use the templates, color charts and guidelines at your disposal. And if you can't find what you're looking for or have a question about project, please contact your Project Manager. We're here to help!

• Phone: 800-828-0305
  (Mon-Fri 7:45am-5pm CST)

• Email: digital@omnipress.com

Follow These Rules and Your Art Will Shine! 

These guidelines contain information on file types, fonts, graphics and proofs for book covers, CD packaging, CD face, brochures, badges and folders.

Using Templates

• Download the most current template versions - Check out the "Templates" tab
• Keep your artwork on a separate layer from the template
• Note the template bleed lines and supply a minimum bleed of 1/8”

Formats

• We accept mac and pc files
• We can accept up to the current versions of the following programs: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Quark Xpress
• Include a PDF of your final art file along with the native files

Color

• Supply art in either four-color process (CMYK) or spot color (Pantone)
• Choose spot colors from the Pantone Solid Coated color library

Graphics

• Compress (zip) all supporting graphics prior to emailing or uploading
• All graphics must be high resolution (300-600 dpi)

Fonts

• Don't assume we have your fonts... please compress (zip) and send all fonts
• Sans serif type must be 4 points or larger
• Serif type must be 6 points or larger
• We recommend printing small text in black

Design for Computer vs Print

• A design viewed on a computer screen is in RGB, a color process only
  used for monitor display
• The RGB process can project colors which are unavailable in CMYK
• All RGB files need to be converted to CMYK before submission or
  results may reproduce as expected

Proofs

• Proofs of your art are supplied in PDF format and are a representation of color separations text placement
• PDF proofs are not a true color representation of the finished product

Color Printing on CD-ROM Discs

• A digital disc is made of plastic with metalization added and so has different printing and ink absorption properties than paper
• CMYK colors can shift dramatically on a disc label
• As a general guideline, flat colors are best produced in spot color (Pantone), photographic images in process color (CMYK), and it is best to avoid using gradients
• Gradients on discs typically cause a banding effect. To avoid banding, the gradient must range from 30% to 60%

Please Color Within The Lines, But Be Creative!

Our templates make creating your artwork easy. Download the appropriate template and you're ready to go! If you need a designer, let us help. We have a few designers who can spice up your look if that's what you're going for.

Brochure, Badge Agenda and Folder Templates

CD Label Face, Packaging and Flash Drives

Color Can Make Big Impact

Use the color charts as needed for selecting paper stocks and other items. One thing to note... These charts are for reference only and not intended to be an exact match of the final color.

• Pantone Color Chart
• Uncoated Cover Stock Colors
• Recycled Cover Stock Colors
• Linen Cover Stock Colors
• Divider Sheets Stock Colors
• Index Tab Stock Colors
• Vinyl Binder Stock Colors
• Plastic Coil Colors
• Conference Carry-All Gusset Colors