For customised crown cap, ring pull cap & LuxTop decorations.
To ensure the highest quality print results for your ring pull cap, crown cap or LuxTop, please use the artwork preparation and submission guidelines below.
Artwork is printed using offset printing on one of the following substrate materials:
Silver-coloured tinplate steel (TP) sheets or the grey-coloured tin-free steel (TFS) metal sheets.
Preferred File Formats
For optimal results, please submit scalable vector graphics in one of the following formats:
Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
EPS (.eps)
Adobe PDF (.pdf)
Adobe Photoshop (.psd)
InDesign
CorelDRAW
Best quality is achieved with vector files as they scale without loss of resolution, ensuring sharp, clean print reproduction.
When using Photoshop a separate layer for every colour must be created. Embedded images and files should be sent with the document. When working with Corel Draw the file should be exported in the Adobe Illustrator - *.ai - format.
When only images or scans are available these are to be saved in *.tiff or *.eps format with a resolution of 330ppi.
Monochrome images or line art should have a resolution of 1200ppi. Photorealistic graphics should have a minimum 300ppi in four colour CMYK mode.
The print layouts to prepare artwork for pull off caps, crown caps and LuxTop are available by clicking the links in the download box.
Fonts
Fonts that are used in the artwork must be sent with the files. Send the font suitcase or save the fonts as pathes or curves or outlines depending on software used.
Print Resolution – Line width
Required resolution is 60 lines/cm (150 lines/inch).
Colour Specifications
Artwork can include:
Spot colours – specify Pantone PMS numbers.
Process colours – using the CMYK 4 colour system.
A combination of spot and process colours can be printed when the artwork demands.
Opaque vs Transparent Inks
Opaque inks create a solid finish similar to paper printing.
Transparent inks allow the metallic substrate to show through.
On TFS a transparent print gives a matt appearance, see photos. On Tinplate a transparent print gives a shinier, metallic look. Please specify your preference opaque or transparent printing.
Gloss or Matt Finish
Gloss is the standard print finish. Matt finish is available upon request in most colours. Particularly effective for black and dark shades. Let us know your desire.
Skirt Text Option
Text - up to 2 mm high - can be printed around the skirt of the cap. Ideal for branding or short promotional messages. View examples in the photos below.
Inside Cap Printing
Inside print options are available for RingCrown, RipCap 26, RipCap 42 and 26 mm crown caps. Commonly used for promotions, codes or branding. Contact us to discuss suitability for your project.
Artwork Submission
Email your final artwork files to:
Need More Information?
Click Send an Enquiry to request additional technical details or to speak with our artwork team. We’re happy to guide you through the print options and ensure your cap artwork is perfect.