Questions tagged [overprint]
Overprinting refers to the process of printing one colour on top of another in reprographics.
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Save pdf with overprint simulated
Is there anyway I can generate a version of a pdf which shows on screen, simulated overprint. I essentially want to send my client there artwork back showing the overprint simulated. I don’t want them ...
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What could be causing this overprint?
I have just received prints from a company and saw that an image was missing from one of the pages. I asked the company about this and they investigated to find out that the file contains and ...
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how to detect the overprint checks through preflight checks in Acrobat DC Pro
Can anyone support/provide the steps for the Overprint checks in Preflight tool Adobe Acrobat DC pro application
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Overprint with laser a inkjet print and vice versa
I would like if that's possible to overprint an inkjet print with a laser one in order to put a toner only in some areas and process this multi layered paper with additional finishing after.
I've ...
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Does printer color usage depend on how the object is designed?
This seems a stupid question but I am not sure about its result. suppose we want to draw a yellow triangle over a blue rectangle. Is it important (for printing purpose) to colorize the below of ...
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How to create a vibrant gradient with 2 Pantone Colors?
I'm working on a logo with a gradient. The original gradient is set along a path. When I outline the stroke, Illustrator converts it to a mesh. This seems to work well for both RGB and CMYK versions ...
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Do not overprint black text over metallic Pantone colors
I just read a good book on DTP.
The author stated that one should not overprint black text over metallic spot colours. Unfortunately he doesn't explain this further.
I would like to ask why not ...
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Smallest color set for overprinting?
I'm trying to design an art print that uses overprinting to create color variations, and I want to use as few component colors as possible. Given a design, is there a way to figure out the smallest ...
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Preview printing on transparent material in Photoshop or Illustrator
Been looking all over for a smart solution to this, but so far I haven't found anything.
I'm UV printing on transparent glass. As the UV printer does not print 'white' nor is there a white background ...
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Illustrator overprint problem
I have some big trouble with overprinting images in the AI. Files and images in them, that I have, are already been printed, and there was no trouble with them, overprint worked well and all 100% ...
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What process for applying graphics to painted plastic or metal surfaces?
I'm working on a project where I need to apply graphics to both painted plastic and metal surfaces that will be outdoors and have UV exposure.
These surfaces will experience moderate wear and tear ...
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Is it possible to print anything over foil-print?
Is it possible to print anything over the foil print or would you need to mask the foil and fill in the colours?
For example - this packaging design: https://www.prettylittlething.com/isle-of-...
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Photoshop/Illustrator: How to create custom separations?
If you had a printed artwork that used only Pantone Reflex Blue U, Rubine Red U, and 802 U (Neon Green) -- some colours are pure, some are blends, some are at 100% density, others are less -- and you ...
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Advice on how to do intricate "non-printing" or "cutout" areas
I did a marginal amount of searching but kind of lack the semantics so apologies if this has been addressed repeatedly.
I am in the final stages of a design on a metal can. It's a small can and I ...
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Preparing a job for print
During a project I will periodically turn on the 'overprint preview' button to check that colours and objects are appearing as they should. When a job is complete I will usually do one final check in ...
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Problem with transparency when printing with black background - Scribus
I am currently realizing a poster with Scribus (I am a beginner) and run into troubles while printing with black background.
I have several pictures with transparent backgrounds (png). First, the ...
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Overlay to make image look dusty with fragmented text
I might be utilising the wrong terms, for I was unable to find any relevant images on both Pinterest and Google Images.
I am looking for an illustration with transparent background and here and there ...
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Pantone gradients methods without causing breakout
Customer orders a 2 color PMS print. Black and PMS 801 C.
Provided art is a CMYK gradient. Example below.
In the next example below, converting the gradient to Black and PMS Blue not only looks ...
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Why doesn't Illustrator automatically overprint 100% black?
I am creating print PDFs from InDesign that contain Illustrator files. Most of these Illustrator files have black outlines used. When you create a fresh outline with 100% black, it's not set to ...
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How is Illustrator overprint preview calculated?
I'm trying to plan an art print, and I need to use overprinting to reach the colors I'm after. For the most part, Illustrator's multiply blend mode seems to function the same as the overprint preview. ...
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Will this color become MUD when printed?
I am preparing a booklet for print in InDesign. I have a solid Orange Pantone 804C Neon fluorescent color in the back, and I want to overprint a 100% process black on top (a logo) to achieve rich ...
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Correcting colors for logos on Business cards
I am designing business cards in Illustrator, however my printers use Corel Draw and some of the logos do not show up on their side. They mention 'overprinting', but I do not know what that means.
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How can I keep a solid background behind text?
I have a problem with small text on a green background. After separating the black plate text solid background is missing.
I need the green background to be solid so that there is no overlap when ...
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How to get a transparent and even effect printed on card board? [closed]
I want the card to shine through an even pink colour. Do I use silk screen? Overprint? Transparency? How to get this even and without the dots from the screen showing?
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overprint showing wrong in output preview on different profiles
im having a problem concerning overprinting and the overprinting preview in acrobat pro 11.
i have a sample document. exported with indesign to "ISO coated v2 (ECI)" and having the profile embedded.
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InDesign – Overprinting white at a Guangzhou printshop
I'm just about to send a CD-booklet 134mmX122mm (34pp)for print in a Guangzhou printshop – and the language barrier makes it a bit difficult to get all points across; I'm wondering about what I need ...
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Wall-Sized Canvas Print
I am trying to figure out the best medium (at a good intersection of cost and quality) for an approximately 10 ft x 10 ft print.
(This is for an exhibit that I'm putting on with my own budget. I'll ...
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Will a white box in the lower layer cause overprinting issues?
Adobe Illustrator CS6
After setting the document dimension and bleed, I realised that the default white artboard won't go into the bleed region (5mm), and that remains as grey. So, almost out of OCD, ...
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What should I keep in mind when designing a metallic duotone?
I'm working on a piece in process black (or possibly PMS black 7) and silver (metallic PMS to be defined) and want to include a photograph as a duotone. I've read around about metallic inks not ...
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Overprint on metal containers or plastic tubes
I am submitting art to be offset printed on aerosol cans and plastic tubes. It uses 2 PMS colours. One plate is a 100% flood. The other one is a linear gradient from 0% to 100%. The gradient is to be ...
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How to set only black to overprint on embedded image on Adobe Illustrator
I have an embedded image on an AI file. The image was originally a Photoshop file. I linked it, embedded it, turned it into grey-scale, I set its colour to 100% K (black).
The black and white ...
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