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Color Guide
[ CMYK ]
CMYK color mode is four different ink mixed in color printing. Cyan ( Blue ), Magenta ( Pink ), Yellow and Black is referred as CMYK, which is used in general paper printing processes. Unlike RGB color mode, CMYK absorbs four colors into white paper surface, which it creates unsaturated color on final printed product. Whilst the production encompass the final color via running through four different components : Cyan->Magenta->Yellow->Black, the colors absorbs each component run after run, which the tiny particles of each color produces a block of a color to a human eye in halftoned form. Thus, CMYK produces wide spectrum of colors but not in saturated form.
[ RGB ]
RGB color mode is combination of three primary colors : Red, Green, Blue. This value represents the colors that are exhibited through electronic devices such as monitors, television, cameras and other forms of computer systems. It uses lights to pass through the primary colors, using the reflections on the human eye of these color to represent multiple color spectra on screens. It is a complete opposite process compared to the any color modes that is applied on ink, paint or other method that uses white as a main base material. Due to the use of light wavelength to create the color schemes, RGB creates strong vibrancy in color. However, this value is only for viewing purposes through electronic system, not to translate into a physical material form.
[ Pantone ]
Pantone is also knows as PMS : Pantone Matching System, which itself is multiple color schemes used in various industries comprises a painting/coloring as a representing method. Using 14 different color pigment mixes, Pantone uniquely created standard color matching system to unify the colors in different manufacturing sectors. Since then, Pantone has been an ideal standard color reference to industries and businesses. Although the current pantone values are broad, it still does not depict the colors processed via CMYK mode.
Artwork Guide
Please read through the checklist for providing design files. Remember: If your files do not meet our specifications, your product may be printed incorrectly. If you do not supply artwork which matches our requirements, we will ask you to resupply it or charge you for the time it takes to adjust.
1. File Format
ai, eps or pdf are the preferred file format. These are created in illustrator. psd, jpg or tiff ( 300 dpi )
2. Artwork Setup
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Sticker Set Up
Trim
This line is where we aim to cut (actual cutting line).
Bleed
0.1 inch bleed is required for the printing process.
Please make sure background needs to extend into the bleed area, the bleed ensures unprinted white edges after trimming.
Safe Area
Please make sure all important information and graphics are contained in this box
otherwise you risk losing it.
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Business Card Set up
STANDARD
DIE-CUT
Trim
This line is where we aim to cut (actual cutting line).
Bleed
0.1 inch bleed is required for the printing process.
Please make sure background needs to extend into the bleed area, the bleed ensures unprinted white edges after trimming.
Safe Area
Please make sure all important information and graphics are contained in this box
otherwise you risk losing it.
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Extra Finish Set up
FOIL AREA
CMYK PRINTING
FINAL PRODUCT
3. Color
All color mode must be converted to CMYK We will not take any responsibility for print results like discoloration or unexpected outcome when you supplied file as RGB or PANTONE.
- All color mode must be converted to CMYK
- We will not take any responsibility for print results like discoloration or unexpected outcome when you supplied file as RGB or PANTONE.
VIEW COLOR GUIDE - Useful Information Full Color Variation Chart
4. Font
All fonts must be outlined or embedded Fonts must be no less than 6pt Since there are literally thousands of fonts available on both Mac’s and PC’s, it can Since become tricky to be sure that everyone has access to the same fonts and are able to see your images properly (illustrator and photoshop documents) When a design file is supplied with missing fonts, a printer cannot proceed your file for production. To solve this issue, please convert texts to outlines or send actual font files. Select “Create Outlines” on your computer to do this.
5. Image Resolution
Images created in photoshop requires minimum 300 dpi resolution.
6. Stroke
Weight has to be a minimum of 0.25pt
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