Traycard:

Our templates indicate which direction that the traycard text should go. There is no absolute regarding this issue, however 99% of every CD out there orientates their spine text as per our template arrows. Ignore them if you want.

What about reference numbers?

Reference numbers are those alpha-numeric characters that are usually seen at the tail ends of the spine text of the traycard. They are used by both record companies and CD factories to simply keep track of all the jobs that pass through.

Make anything up you like. You can use up to 13 digits, in any alphanumeric combination. There are no rules or restrictions other than the 13 digit maximum. This number allows you to designate individual parts in case you are mixing and matching a reorder. If this is your fist job then all the components of your project will be initially labeled with this number. You tell us what the reference number of your project is.

What about coloring?

Just like the front inserts, our standard price quotes include CMYK color (4) over grayscale (1) printing on the traycards. The "1" side of the traycard is usually an extra "add-on" that most competitors charge for -but with CDman you get this for free. If you want color inside and B&W outside -no problem, just write "1 over 4" printing on your order forms. (no extra charge)

Where's the rosette?

Use this handy image to help figure out the alignment of your INSIDE artwork if using clear trays to fit under the CD holder (rosette).

NOTE: the measurements (43mm and 55mm) are taken from the final CUT or trim line (the page edge after it is cut). This line is BLUE in the template file.