See our artwork set up diagrams here (.ai) and here (.pdf).

We accept High Resolution PDF files. An Illustrator (.ai or .eps) is also acceptable, as long as it is packaged with links and fonts OR outlined in a zip folder with the appropriate links.

Before production, our designers will send an email with your artwork for approval. This gives you the opportunity to check over any text or colours and request further changes. If correct, all you need to do is reply that the artwork is approved and we will then process your labels for print!

We recommend at least 1.5mm bleed outside the artwork. See our artwork set up diagrams here (.ai) and here (.pdf).

Offset Printing requires the creation of metal plates which is used to apply each colour onto the stock. It requires more time to set up, however materials are cheaper, making it an appropriate option for extremely long runs for large, high-demanding companies.

Digital Printing does not require extra plates to print. Much like a home printer, ink is stored in drums and applied onto the stock which is then dried with UV light. Less time is used in set up and less waste is produced. Digital is a cheaper option for small and medium runs in which artwork is frequently changing/updated. This is because no extra colour plates would need to be purchased every artwork change.

Our printers only print on rolls. This is suitable for companies that use a labelling machine in a bottling or packaging factory, as well as an easier method to peel and apply by hand.

We only print in CMYK, however if there is a Pantone Colour you would like your artwork to show, we can adjust the colour so that it matches.

If you choose to set up Pantone colours in your artwork, it is important to choose from the colour book Pantone Solid Coated, as this closely matches to our stock material.

Aside from our standard CMYK inks, we also print White. Our white ink can be printed on clear stock as well as used to mimic metallic embellishments and patterns.

Our Durst Tau 330 printer also prints Orange Ink and Violet Ink, making your purples and oranges very vibrant!

If you have a physical existing label or item of reference, we will keep it and our designers and printers will adjust colours when it is printing time.

Please note, if items are a different material to printing stock (e.g hard plastic, tin) please expect that colours can vary due to the difference of finishes.

Yes, our printers have the programs to set up sequential numbering and barcodes. This is ideal for in-house stocktaking or bottling products.

RGB is the combination of Red, Green and Blue light to create colour. This is only used for screens in which artwork is created for websites, screen advertising and television.

Physical printing uses the inks CMYK – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. It is important to set up any artwork in printing as the CMYK format as converting from RGB can change the artwork’s colours drastically.

Standard Black is using only black ink to create the colour black.
Rich Black combines all CMYK [Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black] to create black. This combination results in a much darker and stronger black due to the heavy use of ink.

At NDP, we prefer to use Standard Black. This is because using Rich Black can negatively result in a small halo of Cyan, Magenta and Yellow around the shape which can make it look fuzzy.

We print in all roll directions (Head Leading, Foot Leading, Left or Right Edge Leading).
However, if you choose to use an existing cutting die we have on shelf, you make not have a choice as that die was created for certain roll directions. If you choose to purchase your own customised cutting die, you have the freedom to choose your own size, shape and roll direction.

Yes, we can print double-sided for different needs [window sticker, car service stickers, clear bottle double-sided label].

Our graphic designers are qualified to create your artwork from start to finish, or to make any minor adjustments to artwork you already have. You can arrange a meeting or send a detailed description of what you are after and one of our designers will work alongside with you until completion.

After printing, the labels are then transferred to a finishing unit which cuts and applies any requested finishes, before being rolled and packed. This cutting process requires a die which is like a cookie cutter with a specific shape and size. We have over 900 dies on the shelf and if your label is simple enough, we may already have a die for you! If we do not have your specific shape or size, this requires an additional cost to have the die made.

From artwork approval, the production process takes approximately 7-10 working days for your labels to be ready. Delivery then takes up to 1-3 business days to arrive depending on your location. You have the option to apply for express delivery for an additional cost if your labels are urgent. See our shipping options here.