PRINTING INFORMATION
PRINT AREA.
Maximum imprint areas are listed next to each product. In larger quantities, print areas can exceed these dimensions. Call the UF Line for more information.
PRINTING LIMITATIONS.
Paper Bags shown here are primarily post printed and hot stamped at the UF Line. Certain limitations apply to post printing processes:
- on 2 color imprints, no tight registration
- avoid borders
- avoid heavy ink coverage combined with fine lines
- modest ink coverage is preferred with Crystal-Cote Bags
- avoid fine halftones, fine lines or large reverse art
- avoid printing fine lines over the folds of shopping bags
OVERRUNS / UNDERRUNS.
All post printed and hot stamped paper bags are subject to a 10% overrun/underrun allowance. All invoices will be rendered for actual (total) quantity shipped. Mill runs may have higher overrun allowances. Contact the UF Line for specific information.
PLATE CHARGES
Hot stamping and printing plate charges are listed next to each product and size. For plate charges on mill runs, contact the UF Line for prices.
ART REQUIREMENTS
Artwork should be supplied camera ready, to size and color separated. Film negatives or high quality photostats (no photocopies) are preferred. Screens and halftones must be in 45 or 55 line screen, and must first be pre-approved by the UF Line for post printing. For multi color mill runs, please contact the UF Line for preferred art formats.
PROOFS
Fax proofs available upon request at no charge. Production proof: $150 plus cost of plates.
BAG COLORS
Standard bag colors are listed on each page. Additional colors may be available. Please call the UF Line for details. NOTE: On colored bags: Medium and Dark shades of colored bags should be hot stamped only.
IMPRINT COLORS
HOT STAMP COLORS
- (note: these are not PMS colors)
**NOTE: METALLIC HOT STAMP COLORS ARE FOR UNCOATED AND MATTE PAPER PRODUCTS ONLY. THEY CANNOT BE USED ON ZIPPERED GARMENT BAGS, GLOSS LAMINATED BAGS, OR METALLIC EUROPEAN ROPE HANDLE BAGS
PRINT COLORS
Any standard PMS uncoated stock color.
