Printing Process Technology
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At WJPC, our printing process technologies include CYMK printing, spot color printing, emboss or deboss printing, hot stamping, holographic, and edging, which are the usual processing options for custom cards and custom boxes to meet most customization needs.
Please note:
No printer can guarantee 100% no color difference! Because all the equipment conditions, ink quality, ambient temperature and humidity, storage conditions, subjective feelings, etc. will affect the actual printing color. What we can promise is to go as far as possible to minimize color differences within your allowable range.
Our Printing Process Technology
CMYK printing
What is CYMK printing? Full-color print is a standard color technology in custom card printing that achieves individual colors by mixing primary four colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) to allow for millions of shades and a greater number of individual colors, so we also call it “CMYK color printing”.
However, because CMYK mixes 4 colors of ink, the colors will always show slight differences when actually printed. when you want a almost 100% accurate color, please choose the spot color. Click “Color Setting” to learn more about CMYK design details.
Spot color printing
Spot color printing requires only one specially formulated ink and does not need to consist of four CMYK inks, so it has a much richer selection of colors than CMYK. Most printers today refer to Pantone’s color spectrum and color codes to produce or select spot colors.
Spot color is an important project identifier that is critical to creating uniqueness and protecting proprietary products. However, it is much more expensive than CMYK color because it requires additional printer setup and plate making to apply.
Ink is the most basic raw material in printing. For a better and sustainable future, we basically use only eco-friendly ink for printing. If you have more complex needs to your project, we also offer special ink options such as metallic inks, anti-counterfeit ink, etc.
What’s more, if necessary, all inks can be applied for CPC, CE-EN71, UKCA, SOR and other testing. Click the button below to learn more about our ink options.
Hot stamping printing
Foil stamping is a decorative printing technique, can generally be categorized into three commonly used effects: glossy, matte, and holographic.
Each effect offers various color options, including gold, silver, among others. In addition to the standard colors and patterns, foil stamping can be customized for larger quantities or tailored to specific requirements.
The main purpose of using foil stamping is to bring a more eye-catching effect to your cards. However, it will reduce the smoothness, resulting in a little difficult in shuffling or cutting.
Now, let’s explore 10 recommended foil stamping techniques suitable for custom card printing. These methods each possess distinct characteristics, allowing you to choose the most suitable one for your unique design needs.
Edging printing
Edging can be divided into two types, depending on the processing method:
- Gilt edging, like gold edge, silver edge, black edge, pink edge, and any other edges.
- Cold matte edging
Likewise, edging plays a kind of edge decoration effect on the card, which can greatly improve the grade of the whole product.
The different techniques can be divided into heat treatment and cold treatment. Among them, heat treatment is suitable for cards after the oil treatment (varnish), while cold treatment is suitable for cards after glue treatment (lamination).
Our commonly used colors are gold, silver, and holographic, for other colors, please ask us.
Silver Foil Edge
Blue Foil Edge
Orange Foil Edge
Gold Foil Edge
Red Matte Edge
Holographic Edge
UV Transfer Printing
The UV transfer printing technique leverages the inherent non-adhesive characteristics of UV transfer printing adhesive and metal to craft diverse and distinctive patterns.
These patterns encompass CD patterns, sun motifs, 3D textures, cat-eye effects, and more. This method exhibits excellent optical qualities, high hardness, resistance to friction, and strong chemical resistance.
Holographic Effects
Holographic effects on trading cards refer to a type of finish that creates a three-dimensional, iridescent look that changes colors and patterns when viewed from different angles.
This shimmering effect is achieved by embedding a special kind of film or coating on the card surface that refracts light.
Holographic finishes can make cards look futuristic and eye-catching, and they are especially popular in collectible card games and other trading card products to give them a unique and premium feel.
Emboss printing vs deboss printing
Embossing and debossing are both based on the principle of using a mold or metal plate to emboss the surface of a box, thus achieving a convex or concave surface effect. It can emphasize the local design and turn 2D into 3D in terms of visual and tactile sensation.
Embossing is often used to highlight names and logos, while debossing is often used to emphasize borders, underlines, background patterns, etc.
Also, emboss or deboss is often combined with other special technology such as hot stamping.
You Design, We Print
For WJPC, we use one of the highest standards in the industry for color printing: the Pantone Color Guide Suite, Heidelberg offset & digital printing presses, and the Heidelberg color management system. So whether it’s individual proofs or small runs, or large quantities of cards or boxes, we can use the most appropriate printing method to achieve a rich, true and deep color spectrum.
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