What is Spot UV printing?

What is Spot UV printing?

Spot UV is the final finish in the printing process. This means that all ink layers are laid down, any paper lamination is added, and the drying process completed first. The Spot UV is then printed on top of the paper, as a clear gloss, and then dried for the finished result.

Is Spot UV recyclable?

Products with Spot UV are also extremely hard wearing. Spot UV printing is also more environmentally friendly than you might expect. The majority of the varnishes used for spot UV printing are free of harmful chemicals. This finish is suitable for recyclable materials and paper bags.

How is spot UV done?

Spot UV is a liquid varnish applied on top of the printed surface that creates a high-gloss shine. The printed parent sheets are run through the press and then exposed to ultraviolet light hardening the varnish.

Can you spot UV over foil?

Foiling: When foiling on unfinished cover board/jacket paper we need to use the HC foil grade. Spot UV: We would not recommend applying spot UV onto unfinished cover/jacket paper as because of the absorbency of these substrates, the finish of the spot UV is often quite dull and patchy.

How do you set Spot UV?

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1. We require only one PDF per version.
2. Select the elements that are to be in Spot UV, copy them and paste them in place on a separate layer.
3. Select these elements and create a new colour swatch called ‘SPOT UV’, set the ‘Colour Type’ to ‘Spot Color’ and set the CMYK breakdown to 100% Black.

Is UV coating eco friendly?

Environmentally friendly UV coatings are free of solvents and do not emit volatile organic compounds, or VOCs when cured. Paper with UV coatings can be recycled with all of your other paper.

Is UV coating toxic?

The UV ink is harmful to the human body and the environment.

Can you spot UV on uncoated stock?

Perhaps a slightly controversial comment as I have seen it done before but ideally, Spot UV varnish on uncoated stocks should be avoided. As uncoated stocks are very absorbent in comparison to coated stocks, the very runny varnish is instantly absorbed into the material.

Can you print on top of foil?

Foil papers and other media were formerly only in the realm of custom printing. Now, however, you can find foil paper coated with a printable surface that allows you to print anything from your computer onto it that you can print on plain white bond paper.

How to set up your artwork for Spot UV printing?

In our case we’ll be choosing a logo, web address and images. Let’s hold down our Shift key and single click the items we want spot UV to be applied to and then click Edit and Copy. On the layers menu click the Spot UV layer, then click the Edit drop down menu and select Paste in Place to paste the elements onto the Spot UV layer.

What do you need to know about Spot UV?

Spot UV is the ultimate in deluxe printing techniques; it provides a unique and exceptional way to introduce yourself and is the perfect way to make a lasting impression.

How to create a spot UV in InDesign?

To view this video in full screen mode click the icon at the bottom right of the video. Our first step will be to create a new layer for the spot UV elements. Let’s click the layers icon and click New Layer and name the layer Spot UV. Create a new layer in Adobe InDesign.

Can you use spot UV on die cutting?

While you can always combine spot UV with any number of other custom printing effects like die cutting, embossing, or foil stamping; there are some custom techniques that best compliment spot UV. For example, soft touch coating your printing before adding spot UV creates an ideal matte finished background that really makes the shiny varnish pop.