Step 1: CMYK Files

Step 2: Define Separation

For this step, we will create a black and white file for the separation. This can be done in many ways in your design program – by setting up new layers, defining a new layer or creating a separate file.

The areas for treatment (spot UV, hotstamping & etc.) will need to be defined in black ink, and areas for no treatment will be white. The black colour used must be CMYK Black only – with no grey colours, or other inks.

For the best outcome, and easiest process, we recommend creating the design in vector-format - such as in Adobe Illustrator (AI files).

K100 Black

CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 100

Step 3: Export Separation

We suggest double-checking the alignment of the separation to the original CMYK artwork (created in the previous step) before proceeding. Export each separation as a press-ready PDF file. Use the following naming conventions for your files:

Type	File Name	Example (Front)
Spot UV	UV	Set1_Front_UV.pdf
Hotstamp GOLD	Hotstamp GOLD	Set1_Front_HOTSTAMP_GOLD.pdf
Hotstamp SILVER	Hotstamp SILVER	Set1_Front_HOTSTAMP_SILVER.pdf

Each different treatment will need to be defined in a different separation file. For example, if you are setting up one order for Spot UV and Hotstamping, you will need UV and Hotstamping files. For multiple sets, use the same naming convention but change the set number as appropriate (ie. “Set2_Front.pdf”, "Set2_Back.pdf" etc.).

For this example, there are four files generated:

1. Cats_Set1_Front.pdf
2. Cats_Set1_Front_UV.pdf
3. Cats_Set1_Back.pdf
4. Cats_Set1_Back_UV.pdf

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