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General Printing Information
Files should be sent in the following formats:
1. EPS, Tiff, JPG: minimum resolution 1200 dpi for linework (drawings), and 300 dpi for greyscale and raster work (photos).
2. PDF format (highest quality) without compression
We can not process designs with a resolution of 72 dpi or lower!
Programmes to be used:
Adobe Illustrator version 9.0 or lower, Photoshop version 6.0 or lower, QuarkXpress version 4.1 or lower
We advise you always to supply fonts together with the design, or to convert the text in to outlines (letter contours).
Supply of films or original artwork for photographic reproduction:
Films for tampon printing, wrong reading positive, maximum raster 40 (102 lpi). Films for silkscreen, right reading positive, raster on request.
For laser engraving only digital files should be supplied.
Please supply original artwork for photographic reproduction as large as possible, and of good quality, in black and white on max. A4.
When supplying files intended for multi-colour precision printing or full colour work, please contact us regarding the required technical details. The correct supply of films or files has a major impact on delivery time! Fixed studio costs are calculated on the basis of a maximum of half an hour’s work. We will charge for any extra time by the quarter of an hour.
Brief description of printing techniques:
Pad printing is a printing technique suitable for almost all backgrounds and shapes. The design is first applied to a metal printing plate by means of a photographic process. The design is then transferred onto the article by a pad (a rubber intermediary). A variety of shapes can be printed by means of variously shaped pads. For most articles it is possible to print in one or more colours. Most of the articles shown in the catalogue which are made from synthetic materials were printed using the tampon printing method. The maximum print format is 3.5 x 7 cm.
Silk-screen printing is a technique where the design is applied to the gauze of a screen which has a light-sensitive upper layer. A film of the design, with some areas which allow light to pass through and others which do not, is placed on the gauze, which is then illuminated with ultra-violet light. The unlit areas are rinsed off the gauze so that the ink can pass through. The article to be printed is placed immediately under the gauze, the printing ink is pressed through the gauze, and so the print is transferred to the article. Only flat surfaces can by printed using the silk-screen technique. For most articles it is possible to print in one or in multiple colours. In particular, textiles and nylon products such as umbrellas and bags are printed using silk-screen. The maximum print format is 25 x 35 cm.
Laser engraving is a method in which the design is burned into metal. The laser beam is controlled by a computer, which means that the design can be reproduced in fine detail. Laser engraving is not possible in colour. The colour is determined by the background metal. The maximum engraving format is 3.5 x 6 cm. Prices shown in the price list are based on a maximum printed surface of 3 cm2. A surcharge of 50% applies for larger surfaces.
Transfer printing is when a logo is screenprinted on a so-called transfer. The transfer is cut into the size of the logo and then via heat press applied to the article. It is mostly used for textile and umbrellas. Some articles that can be screen printed in one colour, have to be printed via transfers when a multi-colour logo is required. It is also used when fine details have to be printed that cannot be printed by regular silkscreen printing.
Technical details:
Printed colours may differ because of the background colour of the product.
The coated version of the Pantone Color Guide (C) should be used as a color reference.
Ink adhesion may not be good on all metal products.
After printing, ink on metal items should dry for at least 3 days to be ready for shipping
and at least dry for 8 days after that to be resistant against scratching.
When printing lighter colours, repeated printing is often necessary. If this is the case, a
surcharge of 50% applies.
Colour coverage is not 100% on coarser textiles. Transfer printing is then preferred.
Rounded products have a limited printable surface.
Not all Caps admit printing on front surfaces. Embroidery or transfer printing are good
alternatives. We advise you to consult our office on these matters.
General information:
Any complaints should be made within 14 days of the order being received. After this time it is not possible to verify the accuracy of a complaint. The maximum delivery time for printed articles is 10 working days after the Fax approval. Shorter delivery times are possible on request, but a surcharge will be applied. Dutch Connection works on the assumption that all supplied artwork is copyright-free, and can therefore be used in the form that the files are supplied in.
Files should be sent in the following formats:
1. EPS, Tiff, JPG: minimum resolution 1200 dpi for linework (drawings), and 300 dpi for greyscale and raster work (photos).
2. PDF format (highest quality) without compression
We can not process designs with a resolution of 72 dpi or lower!
Programmes to be used:
Adobe Illustrator version 9.0 or lower, Photoshop version 6.0 or lower, QuarkXpress version 4.1 or lower
We advise you always to supply fonts together with the design, or to convert the text in to outlines (letter contours).
Supply of films or original artwork for photographic reproduction:
Films for tampon printing, wrong reading positive, maximum raster 40 (102 lpi). Films for silkscreen, right reading positive, raster on request.
For laser engraving only digital files should be supplied.
Please supply original artwork for photographic reproduction as large as possible, and of good quality, in black and white on max. A4.
When supplying files intended for multi-colour precision printing or full colour work, please contact us regarding the required technical details. The correct supply of films or files has a major impact on delivery time! Fixed studio costs are calculated on the basis of a maximum of half an hour’s work. We will charge for any extra time by the quarter of an hour.
Brief description of printing techniques:
Pad printing is a printing technique suitable for almost all backgrounds and shapes. The design is first applied to a metal printing plate by means of a photographic process. The design is then transferred onto the article by a pad (a rubber intermediary). A variety of shapes can be printed by means of variously shaped pads. For most articles it is possible to print in one or more colours. Most of the articles shown in the catalogue which are made from synthetic materials were printed using the tampon printing method. The maximum print format is 3.5 x 7 cm.
Silk-screen printing is a technique where the design is applied to the gauze of a screen which has a light-sensitive upper layer. A film of the design, with some areas which allow light to pass through and others which do not, is placed on the gauze, which is then illuminated with ultra-violet light. The unlit areas are rinsed off the gauze so that the ink can pass through. The article to be printed is placed immediately under the gauze, the printing ink is pressed through the gauze, and so the print is transferred to the article. Only flat surfaces can by printed using the silk-screen technique. For most articles it is possible to print in one or in multiple colours. In particular, textiles and nylon products such as umbrellas and bags are printed using silk-screen. The maximum print format is 25 x 35 cm.
Laser engraving is a method in which the design is burned into metal. The laser beam is controlled by a computer, which means that the design can be reproduced in fine detail. Laser engraving is not possible in colour. The colour is determined by the background metal. The maximum engraving format is 3.5 x 6 cm. Prices shown in the price list are based on a maximum printed surface of 3 cm2. A surcharge of 50% applies for larger surfaces.
Transfer printing is when a logo is screenprinted on a so-called transfer. The transfer is cut into the size of the logo and then via heat press applied to the article. It is mostly used for textile and umbrellas. Some articles that can be screen printed in one colour, have to be printed via transfers when a multi-colour logo is required. It is also used when fine details have to be printed that cannot be printed by regular silkscreen printing.
Technical details:
Printed colours may differ because of the background colour of the product.
The coated version of the Pantone Color Guide (C) should be used as a color reference.
Ink adhesion may not be good on all metal products.
After printing, ink on metal items should dry for at least 3 days to be ready for shipping
and at least dry for 8 days after that to be resistant against scratching.
When printing lighter colours, repeated printing is often necessary. If this is the case, a
surcharge of 50% applies.
Colour coverage is not 100% on coarser textiles. Transfer printing is then preferred.
Rounded products have a limited printable surface.
Not all Caps admit printing on front surfaces. Embroidery or transfer printing are good
alternatives. We advise you to consult our office on these matters.
General information:
Any complaints should be made within 14 days of the order being received. After this time it is not possible to verify the accuracy of a complaint. The maximum delivery time for printed articles is 10 working days after the Fax approval. Shorter delivery times are possible on request, but a surcharge will be applied. Dutch Connection works on the assumption that all supplied artwork is copyright-free, and can therefore be used in the form that the files are supplied in.
