Transparent labels on roll

Submission specifications for Transparent labels on roll

Add 2 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 2 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances. You can submit your file with crop marks and printer's marks.

White will not be printed.

If you choose a transparent material, the entire design will be translucid and semi see-through. White areas in your design will be transparent.

Use CMYK as the color mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the color mode, not RGB. Use colormode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colormode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 300 dpi.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Force Color Images to CMYK with a 260% ink limit (in Photoshop > Convert Color Profile > Photoshop 5 Default CMYK). Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Fonts should be at least 6pt.

Fonts should be at least 6 pt.

Use the right values for full color black.

Use Rich Black (C:63% M:52% Y:51% K:100%) for larger areas and text to get a deep black color. Do not use this value for text smaller than 15 pt or plain text. This can only be used in full color printing. For designing black smaller texts use 100% black.

Check line thickness

Lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint. Unless you want this effect in your design. The degree of transparency in printing depends on the ink, material, and printing method used.

Frequently Asked Questions for Transparent labels on roll

What is this product exactly? And what can I use it for?

• Transparent labels on roll are comparable to stickers. The difference is that labels are produced on a roll and not as seperate stickers making them easier to dispense and utlilise. Labels on roll are often use when you need to label different items in a short period of time.
• Important note is that the stickers are not all fully transparent. Also the printed surface of transparent sticker will show a slight transparency. This means it will work perfectly on a bright background. But the print will not show on a the dark background. Would you like a transparent sticker where the print is not transparent, please ask for a quotation.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Transparent labels on roll we use multiple carriers. Because of the highest reliability, in most cases we use UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).

Are Transparent labels on roll fit for usage outside?

• Not all adhensive labels are suitable for outdoor use. If you want to use a label outside, we recommend 90 grams white or transparent PVC. Keep in mind that the lifespan of the labels is influenced by the weather conditions. A label that is used outside has a shorter lifespan than a label used inside. If you want to write on your labels we recommend using the adhensive 73 gram writable paper.

How many labels fit in a box/dispenser?

• This depends on the size of the labels. The larger the size, the less labels are fitted per roll.

What is the diameter of the inside of the roll?

• The diameter of the inside of the roll is 40mm.

Can transparent stickers be printed with a white design?

• No, transparent stickers can not be printed with a white design. All white parts in the design will be transparent within the design.