File specifications - processing

General information

Further processing must always be set up as overprinting special colour at 100 % opacity.

Deviations/tolerances
For technical reasons, all further processing can be subject to deviations of up to 1 mm.

Preview data
It is always possible to send us a preview file together with your print order, for additional processing needs. Especially in case of more complex orders (e.g. folds, rounded corners), a preview file can be useful to clarify your requests. Misunderstandings can thus be avoided. Often a simple photo of a mock-up is already sufficient.

Examples of further processing
Examples of the different finishing processes can be found in our sample folder, which is also available in the reception area at our location in Marienburger Straße.

Attention! Do not try to simulate the overprinting behaviour of special colours through transparency effects (multiply, overlay etc.).

Folding

Detailed specifications for folding can be found in these instructions.

For extended explanations of fold types, visit our overview.

The fold lines must be set up as overprinting special colour named falzen and with the following parameters, or displayed clearly in a separate preview file:

Set up as:	Vector contour in 0.25 pt
Colour for visualization:	100 % yellow
Hue:	100 %
Swatch name:	falzen
Colour type:	Full-tone colour/special colour/spot colour
Overprinting:	Overprint contour (only contours)

Please note: Do not try to simulate the overprinting behaviour of special colours through transparency effects (multiply, overlay etc.).

Minimum margins:

To final format:	50 mm
From fold to fold:	50 mm
To perforation:	10 mm (except if perforation and fold are directly on top of each other)

Attention! UV coating, glitter silver and 3D varnish should be omitted at the fold (min. 1.5 mm), otherwise the varnish may break away.

Recommendation: Especially in case of more complex folds, we recommend printing the product out on your office printer and folding it yourself as a test. Page layouts and page positions can easily be checked this way.

Scoring

Creases must be set up as overprinting special colour named rillen and with the following parameters, or clearly displayed in a separate preview file:

Set up as:	Vector contour in 0.25 pt
Colour for visualization:	100 % yellow
Hue:	100 %
Swatch name:	rillen
Colour type:	Full-tone colour/special colour/spot colour
Overprinting:	Overprint contour (only contours)

Do not try to simulate the overprinting behaviour of special colours through transparency effects (multiply, overlay etc.).

Please note: Scoring parallel to the long side is only possible for formats up to 500 mm. In addition, scoring is always done on the first page of your printed product.

Minimum margins to perforation: 10 mm (except if perforation and groove are directly on top of each other)

Attention! UV coating, glitter silver and 3D varnish should be omitted at the creases (min. 1.5 mm), otherwise the varnish may break away.

Drilling

Drill holes must be set up as overprinting special colour named bohren and with the following parameters, or clearly displayed in a separate preview file:

Set up as:	Vector contour in 0.25 pt
Colour for visualization:	100 % yellow
Hue:	100 %
Swatch name:	bohren
Colour type:	Full-tone colour/special colour/spot colour
Overprinting:	Overprint contour (only contours)
Minimum product size:	60 x 60 mm
Maximum product size:	297 x 420 mm

Please note: Do not try to simulate the overprinting behaviour of special colours through transparency effects (multiply, overlay etc.).

Minimum margins of outer circle contour:

To final format:	4 mm
With several holes:	4 mm (circle contour to circle contour)

Maximum margin to cutting edge:

Maximum margin to cutting edge: 110 mm

Please note: Combining several drill diameters is not possible. We drill first and then fold (in case you wish to combine both processing methods).

Perforation

Perforation lines must be set up as overprinting special colour named perforieren and with the following parameters, or clearly displayed in a separate preview file:

Set up as:	Vector contour in 0.25 pt
Colour for visualization:	100 % yellow
Hue:	100 %
Swatch name:	perforieren
Colour type:	Full-tone colour/special colour/spot colour
Overprinting:	Overprint contour (only contours)

Please note: Do not try to simulate the overprinting behaviour of special colours through transparency effects (multiply, overlay etc.).

Minimum margins:

To final format:	10 mm
To fold:	10 mm

Attention! Perforations are only possible parallel to the edge of the paper. An obliquely placed perforation is not possible.

Rounded corners

If you do not wish to have all four corners rounded, but only one, two or three, we require a separate preview file or description in the comment field that specifies exactly which corners you wish to have rounded.

Possible number of rounded corners:	1, 2, 3 or 4
Possible radii:	3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, 9 mm
Minimum product size:	50 x 50 mm
Maximum product size:	297 x 420 mm

Attention! In case of folded products only the outer corners of the open (unfolded) format can be rounded.

Numbering

Numbering can be done in one to four fields in the same orientation (above or next to each other) with four to seven consecutive digits (from 0001, 00001, 000001 or 0000001). We reserve the right to choose between three different production processes, depending on print run size, sheet composition and machine utilization.

Possible number works/fields:	1–4 works/fields
Minimum size of number field:	30 x 8 mm (width x height)
Possible orientation of fields:	Above or next to each other on one page
Possible digits:	4–7 digits (from 0001, 00001, 000001 or 0000001)
Number colour:	Always black
Minimum margin of field to field:	Vertically 50 mm, horizontally 70 mm

Attention! Numbering is not possible on surfaces with varnish, glitter silver, hot foil or blind embossing.

Personalization

Simple Personalization for Flyers

Personalization can only be done in one field. The maximum height of the personalization field is 33 mm. With a linear 11-pt font (Arial), up to 6 lines of text are possible depending on the line spacing. We use Arial in 11 pt as the standard font for personalization; alternatively, we require your desired font in .ttf format, which you need to upload in a ZIP folder under the preview file.

Personalization is especially suitable for letters and numbers, which is significant for addresses, personalized salutations, or coupon codes. No graphics, lines, barcodes, or QR codes can be printed as part of the personalization. You can also find a compact summary in our data sheet.

Important Guidelines:

Personalization Field:	1 field
Height of Personalization Field:	Maximum height 33 mm
Height per Line:	11 mm (up to 6 lines stacked for 11 pt Arial)
Text Color:	Black
Minimum Distance to Finishes:	10 mm all around
Fonts:	Standard font Arial 11 pt*
Upload Excel Data:	csv, xls, xlsx
Margins:	5 mm to final format

Creating Print Data and Excel Data

Please create the print data as usual. Be sure to convert all fonts used in the print image to paths and also upload a preview file showing the status of the personalization.

*If you wish for something other than our standard Arial 11 pt, please specify the font size and type in the preview file and upload it along with the font as a .ttf in a ZIP folder under the preview data.

The Excel data must be well-structured in individual columns. If you want to personalize address data, structure your Excel file in columns, such as salutation, first name, last name, street, house number, postal code, and city. These columns should also have clear headings to facilitate processing.

Important Notes and Recommendations:

If you combine One-sided full-area UV coating with personalization, the lacquer and personalization must be on different sides.
Personalization on areas with varnish, glitter silver, hot foil, or blind embossing is not possible.
We reserve the right to choose between three different production methods depending on the print run strength, sheet composition, and machine workload.
For address printing, the font size should not be below 10 pt, and a sans-serif font must be used.
There can be a maximum print tolerance of up to 2 mm. Please consider this when designing.
If you design the personalization field as an area, ensure that it is at least 2 mm larger all around.

Note:

We do not offer automatable mailings like direct mail in the shop for personalization. Please note that the warranty for personalization of postcode mailings is excluded. Inform your customers about the requirements of Deutsche Post for machine readability, as we cannot guarantee smooth acceptance. For more information, please refer to the attached PDF or visit www.deutschepost.de.

Processing

Processing

General information

Folding

Scoring

Drilling

Perforation

Rounded corners

Numbering

Personalization

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