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Overview


Templates & Files

  • FasCard PSD
  • FasCard Approval PSD
  • LaundryCard PSD
  • LaundryCard Approval PSD
  • Adobe PDF Preset

FasCard

Personalized

Personalized FasCards are pre-printed cards with the card number printed on top of the card using thermal transfer printing.

Front

  • No changes can be made to the front side of a personalized FasCard.

Require Output Files: Preview .JPG; Master .PSD; Flattened .PSD


Back

  • Artwork must be contained within the marked area designated by the layer 'Printable Area - Back'
  • Solid colors only (No use of opacity or gradients.)

  • Use of black color only.

Require Output Files: Preview .JPG; Master .PSD; Flattened .PSD

Customized

Front

  • Artwork can make use of up to 4 spot colors, or full CMYK color process.

  • Ensure there is an arrow on the front of the card pointing to the left to direct users how to insert the card.

Require Output Files: Preview .JPG; Master .PSD; Flattened .PSD


Back

*** Need consensus *** Allow backside artwork with custom cards if a space for the card number is created, or flat no backside card artwork on customized cards.

  • No changes can be made to the back side of a customized FasCard as the card number and PIN will be printed on the back.

Require Output Files: No Files Required



  • Changes can be made to the back side of a customized FasCard as long as the upper right area of the card is left usable for the card number and PIN to be printed on.
  • Artwork must be contained within the marked area designated by the layer 'Printable Area - Back'
  • Solid colors only (No use of opacity or gradients.)

  • Use of black color only.

Require Output Files: If back is customized: Preview .JPG; Master .PSD; Flattened .PSD

FasCard Approval Form

  • Create approval form using the steps listed in the Final Files section.

LaundryCard

Personalized

  • Personalized FasCard are pre-printed cards with the personalized artwork printed on top of the card using thermal transfer printing.

Front

  • Artwork must be contained within the marked area designated by the layer 'Printable Area - Front'
  • Artwork must follow these guidelines:
  • Solid colors only (No use of opacity or gradients.)

  • One color of customer's choice from available color selection (Selection will be indicated in order. If no color is requested, default to black.).

Require Output Files: Preview .JPG; Master .PSD; Flattened .PSD


Back

  • Artwork must be contained within the marked area designated by the layer 'Printable Area - Back'
  • Solid colors only (No use of opacity or gradients.)

  • Use of black color only.

Require Output Files: Preview .JPG; Master .PSD; Flattened .PSD

Customized

Front

  • Artwork can make use of up to 4 spot colors, or full CMYK color process.

  • Ensure there is an arrow on the front of the card pointing to the left to direct users how to insert the card.

Require Output Files: Preview .JPG; Master .PSD; Flattened .PSD


Back

  • Artwork must be contained within the marked area designated by the layer 'Printable Area - Back'
  • Solid colors only (No use of opacity or gradients.)

  • Use of black color only.

Require Output Files: Preview .JPG; Master .PSD; Flattened .PSD

LaundryCard approval form PSD

  • Create approval form using the steps listed in the Final Files section.


Final Files

JPG Preview - One for each applicable side.

      1. Hide all layers and groups except 'Outline', Artwork, and Background if applicable.
      2. Save file as:
        1. Front: '(Insert Account ID).jpg'
        2. Back: '(Insert Account ID)B.jpg'

PSD Flattened - One for each applicable side.

      1. Hide all layers and groups except the applicable artwork layers.
      2. Merge all layers.
      3. Save file as:
        1. Front: '(Insert Account ID).psd'
        2. Back: '(Insert Account ID)B.psd'

PSD Master - One for each applicable side.

      1. Hide all 'Printable Area -' layers.
      2. Save file as:
        1. Front: '(Insert Account ID)_Master.psd'
        2. Back: '(Insert Account ID)B_Master.psd'

PDF Approval Form - One for the project.

      1. Make the applicable form layer visible (FasCard or LaundryCard).
      2. Insert applicable JPG preview files.
      3. Size and position JPG previews in respected locations using guides.
      4. Fill 'Customer ID #' and 'Color Process' fields.

        1. If customized card type - 'Customize - # Color Process' where '#' is the number of spot colors used (Do not include backside artwork for # of spot colors.) or 'Full CMYK' for full color artwork.

        2. If personalized card type - 'Personalized - #' where '#' is the requested color of the artwork. 

      5. Save as .PDF with layers disabled and using 'CCI_PDF_Card_Artwork_Proof' preset if using Adobe software (File Link Here) or smallest file size if using non-Adobe software.
        1. LaundryCard - file name is 'C-2### APPROVAL'. Where the ### should be the numeric characters from the customer's ID number.
        2. FasCard - file name is 'F#### APPROVAL'. Where the #### should be the numeric characters from the customer's ID number.

Send files to --Insert Email--


Printing Process

Personalized / Back of Card

Thermal transfer printing process - Monochrome resin ribbon.

--Color Pallet w/color info--


Customized

4 Color Process - Offset Printing

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