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manoshm97788814
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June 7, 2022
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pantone color vs pantone color with opacity

  • June 7, 2022
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so i am sending a cmyk  Ai file to be printed . and i will send the used pantone color swatches numbers . but the background color is one of the pantone colors i used but with opacity ... will that be a problem at the printing ?? ( no overlaping colors just one soild color but with opacity ) ( printing on sticker label on a plastic bottle ) 
help please ....

Correct answer Monika Gause

Apply a Pantone or other spot color to an object and then open the color panel to adjust the tint.

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Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity Expert
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June 10, 2022

If you don't need opacity for your design, I would avoid it and use tints. 

Also, did you spec the color as a solid color or as a CMYK conversion (Pantone Color Bridge)? 

If a spot/solid color, the quality of conversion depends on your selected color (some colors convert better than others), printer's skill, and how you are printing the product. 

 

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    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    June 7, 2022

    Why didn't you use tint?

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    manoshm97788814Author
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    June 9, 2022

    tint ?

    what is that ? i really do not know . 
    can you tell me ?

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 9, 2022

    Apply a Pantone or other spot color to an object and then open the color panel to adjust the tint.

      Ton Frederiks
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      Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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      June 7, 2022

      Did you check the Window > Separations Preview to see if it separates as you think it should?

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      manoshm97788814Author
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      June 9, 2022

      no i didnot ..... but is there a problem in printing pantone with opacity ??
      the printed label was different color than the one i sent .

       

      Ton Frederiks
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      Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      June 9, 2022

      Overprint preview or separations preview will give you a better idea of the printed result.

      If the spot color does not overlap other colors (like you mentioned) using a transparency percentage or a tint percentage should not make a difference.

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