Technical preparation

Technical preparation for printing:

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1. Artwork

• vectorised file saved in .cdr, .pdf, .ai, .eps, fonts in vectors,
• artworks with gradient saved in .tif, .jpg, .ps,

2. Thickness of lines

• the smallesst printable thickness of line is 0,2mm in positive and 0,4mm in negative,
• in engraving (Deep Effect) required minimal thickness of line in positive is 1mm, 1,5mm in negative,
• in laser print required minimal thickness of line in positive is 0,2mm, in negative 0,4mm,

3. Full color artworks

• the smallest required resolution is 300 DPI,
• ordering a prototype is recommended,
• in transfer plus print it’s not always possibile to achieve photo quality results, moreover number of colors in complex projects can be modified,

4. Printing area

• position of imprint must be clarified: 1 position, 2 positions, wallpaper, imprint on the inside, handle imprint, outer bottom imprint, inside bottom imprint,
• artwork should be adjusted to the printing area of particular model of mug,

5. Color range

• according to Pantone chart,
• due to high temperature firing process and different materials of articles color possibilites are limited,
• 15 % deviation of color must be accepted and can’t be matter of complain,

6. Resistance of imprints

• imprints applied on porcelain and ceramic articles are fired in 840 C and are fully dishwasher and scratchy proof,
• imprints applied on glass and low temperature printing methods aren’t completely resistant to the mechanical damage,