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Desktop printers |
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Deep embossing
may get caught or crushed through desktop printers. Always
test proofs through intended equipment to make sure.
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Envelopes #1 |
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Emboss flat
sheets before make-up if it is important that the impression
does not show through both sides.
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Envelopes #2 |
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For made up
envelopes, avoid embossing over areas where there is a change
in the thickness (e.g. flaps/seams) as this will create an
uneven impression and may even damage the die.
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Origination #1 |
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When supplying
disks, please also supply laser runouts so we can check that
your disk has run correctly.
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Origination #2 |
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Supply your
origination as a line image, either on disk, film or bromide.
The sharper the origination, the better the result will
be.
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Origination #3 |
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If the image is
a picture, supply a copy of the picture as well as the
artwork, so we know what you want to achieve.
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Origination #4 |
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Elements placed
too close together may fill in - check your designs with us
before producing artwork.
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Position |
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Avoid embossing
too close to the edge of the sheet, as it may cause it to
pucker.
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Register |
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If the emboss
is to register to your printed sheet, please ensure you use
and mark the same grip and lay edges as us.
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Stock #1 |
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The better the
quality the stock, the greater the depth and sharpness that
can be achieved.
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Stock #2 |
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Textured stock
can create a greater impact if the texture can be flattened
out in the embossed area thereby creating a contrast. This
can be achieved with a hand cut die.
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Stock #3 |
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When using
lighter stocks, check with us first that the depth and
complexity you require is not likely to tear the paper.
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Combinations #1 |
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It is possible
to foil over foil - but check with us first.
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Combinations #2 |
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It is sometimes
possible to use more than one foil in one pass.
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Desk-top printers |
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Not all
metallic foils are laser compatible. Many others work without
problems but it is worth testing samples through the intended
equipment. We can run you dummy samples before you proof.
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Origination #1 |
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When suppling
disks, please also supply laser runouts so we can check that
your disk has run correctly.
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Origination #2 |
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Supply your
origination as a line image, either on disk, film or bromide.
The sharper the origination, the better the result will
be.
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Origination #3 |
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Elements placed
too close together may fill in - check your concepts with us
before producing artwork.
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Register |
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If the foil is
to register to printed matter, it is usually better to bleed
the ink behind the foiled image to avoid hairline showthrough
from the paper. Foiling is a mechanical process and therefore
slight movement can occur..
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Samples |
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If you want to
test a particular foil or material before commissioning a
die, we can run samples for you using any die we have up at
the time.
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Varnishes |
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Foils will not
adhere to every type of varnish. Check with us first if you
are supplying printed sheets.
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Origination |
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Supply as a
line image, either on disk, film or bromide. The sharper the
origination, the better the result will be.
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Position |
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Avoid
die-cutting too close to the edge of the sheet, as it may
cause it to crease or tear.
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Complexity |
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Intricate
designs may require laser-cutting - check with us first.
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Origination |
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When supplying
disks, please also supply laser runouts as separations and
composites, with either colour copies or mark-ups, so we can
check that your disk has run correctly.
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Metallics #1 |
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Metallic inks
are not laser guaranteed, but are usually laser compatible.
If your job is to go through a mailing house, you must check
with them first for compatibility.
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Metallics #2 |
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Metallic inks
work best on coated or very smooth uncoated stocks.
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Varnishes |
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Not all
varnishes are laser guaranteed, but may be laser compatible.
If your job is to go through a mailing house, you must check
with them first for compatibility.
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Stock |
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When specifying
colours, remember that they will be affected by your stock,
and particularly the degree of coating. If you have any
doubts, please ask us for advice.
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Colours |
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Some litho
colours take longer to dry than others. Any PMS ink
containing Reflex Blue needs to be left to dry thoroughly
before cutting or packing, otherwise it may bleed or rub.
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Coated vs Uncoated |
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The coated and
uncoated references on pantone swatches refer the paper you
are using, not the ink. The more coating a paper has, the
more shine, lift and brightness the colour will achieve. We
can work miracles with colour, but we cannot guarantee you a
perfect match with a coated swatch on uncoated stock.
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Thermography #1 |
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It is not
possible to thermograph on to both sides of a sheet.
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Thermography #2 |
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Do not
thermograph over a fold, as it will crack.
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Thermography #3 |
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If a
thermographed area bleeds off an edge it may need to be
die-cut, as guillotining may cause it to crack.
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Thermography #4 |
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Thermography
may be affected by laser printers - check proofs through the
intended equipment
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