191 Tips & Info TIPS & INFO Creating Your Enhanced Finishes Files Templates Standard templates are available to assist you in creating print-ready files. Import or place templates in your document as a non-printing reference guide. Proof your files before submission. Templates are available on the “Help & Resources” tab online. Art & File Requirements: • All Enhanced Finishes must be layered on top of CMYK art and set to Overprint • All Enhanced Finishes must be set as a Spot color swatch and named according to the chart below • Enhanced Finishes cannot bleed and must have a 1/8" margin from the trim edge • Full color elements must be CMYK only • Full color elements may bleed and should include a 1/8" bleed from the trim edge • Full color elements must have a 1/8" margin from the trim edge on business cards, and a 1/4" margin from the trim edge on announcements and postcards • Enhanced Finishes that touch should be separated with 1 pt. gap to add greater definition and prevent elements from merging together • Minimum point size for text: 8 pt. • Minimum point size for line weight: .5 pt. • Minimum full color raster artwork resolution: 300 dpi • File color format: CMYK • Accepted file format: PDF • PDF file must be submitted as composite, layered file formatted as a 1-page PDF for 1-sided products or a 2-page PDF for 2-sided products • Change all text into outlines in the document before exporting the PDF Coloring your swatches for Enhanced Finishes Desired Finish: Name Your Color Swatch: Spot Gloss...........................................Spot Gloss Raised Spot Gloss..............................Raised Spot Gloss Raised Foil Gold.................................Raised Foil Gold Raised Foil Dull Gold........................Raised Foil Dull Gold Raised Foil Silver...............................Raised Foil Silver Raised Foil Dull Silver.......................Raised Foil Dull Silver Raised Foil Holographic Silver.......Raised Foil Holographic Silver NOTE: The actual color build of the spot swatch will not impact the final print piece, but the name of the swatch must be consistent with the finish desired. Swatch Library Our Enhanced Finishes Swatch Library can be installed on equipment that is running any Adobe product. This will give you access to our swatch colors and their mix settings to ensure that we print exactly what you create. The swatch library and instructions for installation can be found under Tools & Resources “Enhanced Finishes” on our website. PMS Colors While we are often able to closely reproduce a spot PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM® (PMS) ink using full color process, PMS spot colors and process colors are produced using different methods. Therefore, colors produced in full color will differ from PANTONE® spot colors, sometimes significantly. Please refer to the PANTONE COLOR BRIDGE® Plus Series for color conversions. Printing Black vs. Black Full Color Business Cards, Announcements, and Postcards with Enhanced Finishes should use 100% Black to ensure the best possible results on black elements. However, use Printing Black (C-80%, M-80%, Y-80%, K-95%) instead of 100% Black when in registration with other colors, in areas with heavy ink coverage, and for bold type or lines that are thicker than 21/2 points. Need help? Guidelines and tutorials are available under “Tools” on our website. Please contact us for additional resources. Our Promise Color & Quality Guarantee Part of a select group of print service providers, our G7® certification ensures your all-important brand will always be represented consistently. Products That Sell With more than 8,000 core products to order online, we are a top trade printer that moves your business forward. Everything You Need From the small stuff to the big picture, we have tools and print experts to grow your sales. Two Ways to Order Price it, Buy it Online. Or Quote it. P.S. Looking for Free Samples? Request FREE sample kits and materials online.
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