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Parthiban_R
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June 15, 2022
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Need to Know about Mylar color

  • June 15, 2022
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If anybody know how to use Mylar color values in InDesign application.

Please let us know about detail explanation.

 

 

 

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Correct answer James Gifford—NitroPress

This sounds like you will be printing onto a template of tab extensions, in which the stock is the color (blue, pink, etc.) not an ink producing the color. And the only thing you need to concern yourself with is setting the text of each tab (in black) and in position for the bank template.


The attached image shows tabs with a mylar overlay, not colored stock. I don't know if the printing is under a mylar spot lamination, on top of it, or if the color is a plastic spot coating. Since the OP is trying to "print mylar colors" I'm leaning towards the last, and that's how I framed my reply.

 

But more specific information is needed here, and the real authority would be the actual printer.

 

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Peter Spier
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Peter SpierCommunity Expert
Community Expert
June 15, 2022

Sounds like you might be doing sign work or something similar using a cutting plotter. If that's the case the colors should be defined as spot colors.

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    Parthiban_RAuthor
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    June 15, 2022

    Thanks for answers.

     

    We are going set as TAB style in InDesign application and going to print in Mylar Ink. If we convert to SPOT. Is there any problems in printing. Please confirm.

     

    And also let me know how to convert Mylar color to SPOT values.

     

    Could you please share equipment SPOT values for MYLAR color value MY-405. I attached snapshot for color values for your reference.

    James Gifford—NitroPress
    James Gifford—NitroPress
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    June 15, 2022

    Spot color values usually do not matter in InDesign or any design or layout program. They are simply indicators for a press to use a designated ink color, and other than for design and layout convenience, they do not need to match at all.

     

    That is, the color, or foil, or overlay or spot coating is the same on the press no matter how the color is defined in the print document. If your printer needs the spot plate to be coded or designated with a specific color value or code, they should be able to tell you what value to use.

     

    The only thing a designer needs to do is make sure that "color" is in the right places in the document.

     

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