Image Preparation and Packaging Guidelines

Item

Preparation

Packaging

Computer disks, CDs and DVDs

Wrap cushioning material at least 2cm thick around each item

A rigid, purpose made container. We recommend that you use screened envelopes for computer disks

Films

Seal in polythene with address details clearly visible

Pack loosely in a padded envelope and seal securely

Photograph Albums

Small books: padded envelope. Larger books: corrugated fibreboard book pack, giving 2.5cm clearance at each end

Prints, framed

Wrap cushioning material at least 5cm think around each item. Place between thick board or polystyrene giving 2.5cm clearance at each end

Wrap in corrugated or brown paper

Prints, unframed

Wrap in tissue paper

Place in a heavy duty cardboard envelope, seal and clearly mark package PHOTOGRAPHS - DO NOT BEND