We have created templates for the major design applications available. These are set-up with precisely the correct dimensions and are set at the correct dpi resolution. They also include a 3mm bleed area, where appropriate, so that when cutting down there is no danger of a white non-printed border being cut along the edges. All the packaging templates will work equally as well for CD or DVD either replicated or duplicated.

Use of bleed and positioning of text

Applying a bleed to the design means simply that any graphics or colours that go up to the edge of the design should be increased in size or positioned so that they go 3mm outside it. We recommend that for the best visual result that text should be placed at least 4mm inside the edge of the design.

Colour Matching

If precise Colour matching is require please let us know the Pantone colours needed or/and send us a sample to match to.

The process of assuring that a colour on one medium remains the same when converted to another medium can be extremely challenging because different processes & media have different colour gamut’s (ranges). For instance Colour monitors use a RGB gamut, whereas process printing Offset & Toner based Digital Printers use the CMYK gamut.

The CMYK colour model (process colour, four colour) is a subtractive colour model, used in colour printing, and is also used to describe the printing process itself.

In additive colour models such as RGB, white is the “additive” combination of all primary coloured lights, while black is the absence of light. In the CMYK model, it is the opposite: white is the natural colour of the paper or other background, while black results from a full combination of coloured inks.

Colour Density

Because each of the CMYK colours can be laid down from 0% to 100%, it is possible to specify a colour that results in a lot of ink being laid down (i.e. 400%). This can create problems with both paper folding (cracking of the ink coating) and double sided printing (print rollers make an impression in to the black as the page is reheated to print temperature).

We recommend that you stick to a total of 230% wherever possible for any colour (i.e. the combined % of C, M, Y, and K add up to less than 230%).

Working with Rich Black

Rich black, is an ink mixture of solid black over one or more of the other CMY colours, resulting in a darker tone than black ink alone generates in a printing process. A typical rich black mixture might be 100% black, 40% of each of the other three inks (CMY).

By default Photoshop will create “Rich Black” with 250% ink coverage. You should make adjustments to colour settings and / or individual colours to produce a black that is no more than 230%.

How to use the templates

Click on the links on the right of the tables to download the relevant templates from the table below and then move / develop your designs in them.

	Please create a new layer above template before placing artwork.
	All images must extend to the Bleed Line. Please be aware that the artwork will be cut along the Cut Line. All text and vital information should be kept within 5mm of the Cut Lines.
	All supporting files must be at 300 DPI resolution and must be in either Gray scale or CMYK.
	Preferred File formats are PDF, EPS, TIFF and JPEG.
	If precise Colour matching is require please let us know the Pantone colours needed or/and send us a sample to match to.
	Please contact us, if you have any questions or if a template is not showing. rowan@amstore.co.nz - Auckland stephen@amstore.co.nz - Wellington

MEDIA - PRINTED FULL COLOUR		Template
	CD/DVD duplication (Full Coverage) 20mm Internal Diameter	PDF
	CD replication Standard Internal Diameter is 26mm	PDF
	DVD replication Standard Internal Diameter is 23mm	PDF
	Business Card DVD / CDs	PDF
	Hockey Rink CD	PDF
	Mini CDs (8cm / 80mm) Mini DVDs (8cm / 80mm)	PDF

Output your Designs as PDFs and send these to us.

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CD STYLE PACKAGING - FULL COLOUR		Template
	2ppCard - Booklet / Inlay 120mm square sheet. Can be printed on one or both sides.	PDF
	2pp Booklet 240mm W x 120mm H sheet, folded into two panels. Printed on one side.	PDF
	4pp Booklet 240mm W x 120mm H sheet, folded into two panels. Printed on both sides.	PDF
	6pp Booklet - z-fold 360mm W x 120mm H sheet, folded into two panels. Can be printed on one or both sides.	PDF
	6pp Booklet - gate-fold 360mm W x 120mm H sheet, folded into two panels. Can be printed on one or both sides.	PDF
	8pp Booklet Two 240mm W x 120mm H sheets, folded and saddle stapled together - printed on one or both sides.	PDF
	Jewel Case Insert/Inlay - sits underneath CD tray. For use with a black / clear tray.	PDF
	Double Sided Jewel Case Insert/Inlay - sits underneath CD tray. For use with a clear tray.	PDF
	J-Card for J-Slim-line / Maxi CD case that takes a spine.	PDF
	Full CD Wallet - full flap - with or without thumb hole	PDF PDF with thumb hole
	Three-Quarter CD Wallet - full flap	PDF
	Full CD Wallet - no flap - with or without thumb hole	PDF PDF with thumb hole
	Double Pocket -Wallet - 1 ply	PDF
	Double Pocket with spine -Wallet - 1 ply	PDF
	Double Pocket -Wallet - 2 ply	PDF
	Triple Pocket -Wallet - 2 ply	PDF
	Amstore Ecopak 4 panel - 100% recycled card - 2 ply. Optional booklet -extra.	PDF
	Amstore Ecopak 6 panel - 100% recycled card - 2 ply. Optional booklet. - extra	PDF PDF with thumb hole
Plastic or corn-starch tray (extra)	CD Ampak 4 panel (Amstore's digipac) - 2 ply. Optional booklet pocket - extra	PDF
Plastic or corn-starch tray (extra)	CD Ampak 6 panel (Amstore's digipac) - 2 ply. Optional left or right booklet pocket - extra	PDF
Plastic or corn-starch tray (extra)	Double CD Ampak 4 or 6 panel (Amstore's digipac) - 2 ply	PDF
Plastic or corn-starch tray (extra)	Double CD Ampak 6 panel (Amstore's digipac) - 2 ply	PDF

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Mini Disc STYLE PACKAGING - FULL COLOUR		Template
	Mini disc 4 panel - 2 ply pocket - wallet.	PDF

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DVD STYLE PACKAGING - FULL COLOUR		Template
	DVD Slick / Inlay Wrap For use with standard case with 14mm wide spine.	PDF 14mm spine PDF 25mm spine
	DVD Slimline Slick / Inlay Wrap For use with slimline case with 7mm wide spine.	PDF
	4pp Booklet 250mm W x 175 mm H sheet, folded in to two panels. Can be printed on one or both sides.	PDF
	DVD Ampak 4 panel (Amstore's digipac). With spine(s) and printed on both sides. Optional left booklet pocket	PDF std PDF with pocket

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POSTERS - PRINTED FULL COLOUR		Template
	A3 Posters	PDF

>>More info on Free A3 Posters<<

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Other applications

You may still be able to successfully submit your designs even if we do not provide templates for the applications above. To do this please follow these guidelines:

Before starting to design, ensure your application allows you to Save As or Export the image in one of the following formats (otherwise you will not be able to get the designs to us):
PDF - 300 dpi - (preferred)
Tiff
Highest resolution JPG
EPS

Please then go to the PDF templates above for your product, and click the links to download and open them. They will give you all the exact sizes of printed products and media you will need to start designing.

Some applications will allow you to Open or Import these PDFs for use as templates. If not, you will need to set up the page sizes manually (including 3mm bleed areas), using the dimensions given in the PDFs.

Output your finished designs in one of the formats specified in 1). If you have a choice then we prefer you to send PDFs.

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