File Preparation and Troubleshooting
How to set up files for proper rotation?
ColorFX suggested Print Ready Files Orientation:
We require Print Ready files with proper rotation. Files submitted are printed HEAD to HEAD as-is based off your files.
Don’t forget to set up your files so that when we print them HEAD to HEAD the final product will read the way you would like. Make sure to setup front and back files either both sides vertically or both sides horizontally.
If you would like your back file to be upside down, please send your artwork as shown below.
If you have a fold-over or greeting card, please send your artwork as shown.
How to set up a Foil job?
We offer you multiple choice of foil as well as Silver and Gold. But each order can only have one type of foil. You can create a foil mask just like our Spot UV mask files. Make 100% Magenta in the areas you want the foil and leave transparent in the areas you do not want the foil. If you order a Foil job with Spot UV, you must provide separate mask files for the Foil (foil mask) and UV (spuv mask) with different names: “SpotUV” and “Foil”.Keep in mind that the Foil and UV can’t overlap. Please avoid using small / fine text or fonts for foil objects. For best results, please make sure that foil coverage is less than 50% of the artwork area
Also, be aware that there may be up to 1/16″ shift on the placement of the foil.
Please see images below to see what mask files should look like.
How to set up a Spot AQ job?
When creating a Spot AQ job, you must include a Spot AQ file along with the regular full color file. The Spot AQ file is used to show where the AQ will be placed.CMYK File
Spot AQ File
Use 100% Magenta on your Spot AQ Mask or any Spot Color (100% Solid).
How to set up a Spot UV file?
When creating a Spot UV job, you must include a Spot UV separate file along with the regular full color file. The Spot UV file is used to show where the UV will be placed.CMYK File
Spot UV File
Use 100% Magenta on your Spot UV Mask or any Spot Color (100% Solid).