・Since there is a possibility that the line may become thin or blurred, a solid line of 0.1 mm or more and a punched line of 0.2 mm or more is required. (refer to the following)

-Foil Stamping Effect is done after printing, so it is not possible to print on top of Foil Stamping Effect. (refer to the following)

・When Foil Stamping Effect the base paper below, please place the base paper chip in addition to the color chip. (refer to the following)
This data allows you to know for sure which colors are compatible.

HC (hologram coat) processing

HC processing enhances the added value of products by giving them a gorgeous and premium feel. All 9 types of HC patterns can be used completely or partially.

Introducing 9 types of HC (hologram coat) patterns

Download HC sample  

STEP 1How to create print data

Download OSP Select Color  

STEP 2How to make the “HC version”

Even more plus! About “HC Image”

If you create "HC image" data with print finish in mind, it will be easier to understand the finished image.

How to create"HC image"

Download HC sample  

STEP 3How to arrange submitted data on Illustrator

･When submitting your design in Illustrator, please place A print data, B HC version, and C HC image​ ​side by side.
*If you have created an additional HC image, please place it near the design data and HC version.

Note 1: If the design using HC includes gold Foil Stamping Effect

・ If there is a gold leaf part in the design using HC, the HC version cannot be created with Kenuki. Please refer to the following and make a 1.5mm strip from the gold leaf part. (refer to the following)

Note 2: Regarding the flow of the HC pattern

･“HC01”, “HC04” and “HC09” have a pattern flow. (There is a notation that there is a "flow" in HC processing)
Please place the HC sky letters attached to the downloaded data so that you can understand the printing process.

Note 3: Other precautions

・The processing area for HC (hologram coat) is up to 150mm wide.

Medium processing

This process uses a colorless ink called medium on glossy silver base paper to give it a matte feel. If you want to use a detailed pattern on the background, we recommend partial medium finishing instead of Matte Varnish.

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About image images

■ This time, we will put a check pattern on the base paper. The medium part has a matte finish compared to the gloss of the base paper. Unlike varnish, it is a colorless ink, so it is possible to reproduce decorative lines, detailed patterns, and illustrations just like regular printing.

■ The data for printing will look like this. Please prepare print color data and partial medium plate data.

We will explain how to create the data.

STEP 1How to create print data

Download OSP Select Color  

STEP 2How to make a “white version”

STEP 3How to make the “medium version”

STEP 4How to arrange the submitted data on Illustrator

Regarding precautions

• ・Please make sure that there are no mistakes in the corresponding locations.
• - We recommend paper with a glossy surface. (Transparent PET, gold gloss, silver gloss, etc.)
• - Convex ring printing is possible in up to 5 colors. (medium + 5 colors)

Hadjikinis processing

Apply Hajikinis to glossy paper. Varnish is applied to the entire surface.It reacts with the varnish, creating a rough finish on the varnished area, and is a process that repels the varnish and partially removes the luster. By creating matte parts and glossy parts, you can create designs that take advantage of the differences in texture.

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About image images

■ The area where the paper has been applied has a rough texture, and the appearance of the paper and color will also change. Please think of Hajikinis = rough and use it in your design.

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About image images

■ This time, we will add a lace pattern to the silver base paper and green parts of the background using a lace pattern. Where there is no varnish, it looks shiny with glossy varnish.

■ In addition to the logo and text, add a special note. The letters are the original color of white, and the black creates a contrast between the varnish and the varnish.

■ The data for printing will look like this. Please prepare printing color data and hard disk printing data.

We will explain how to create the data.

STEP 1How to create print data (for silver base paper)

Download OSP Select Color  

STEP 2How to make a “white version”

STEP 3How to make “Hajikinis version”

STEP 4How to arrange the submitted data on Illustrator

･When submitting the design in Illustrator, please place A​ ​print data,  B​ ​white version, and  C​ ​hardcover version side by side.

Regarding precautions

• After applying Hajikinis, apply gloss varnish to the entire surface. Due to the reaction between the varnishes, the varnish version changes into a varnish-repelled version (grainy). Basically, the varnished version will be used on the entire surface. If there is printing, etc., please create a solid varnished version of the submitted data in Illustrator with the necessary spaces removed, referring to the following.

Regarding precautions

• ・Please make sure that there are no mistakes in the corresponding locations.
• - We recommend paper with a glossy surface. (Coated paper, transparent PET, gold gloss, silver gloss, etc.)
• ・Effective on dark/dark colors.
• ・You can only use up to 4 colors. (varnish + varnish + 4 colors)
• For designs such as CMYK colors + white + varnish + hard varnish, it is necessary to reduce the number of process colors by one color.

Chigiri Washi Effect

This process involves tearing off the four sides of a washi paper label to create a soft, fluffy texture. Can be used for a wide variety of purposes such as sweets and tea can labels.

STEP 1How to create print data

Please place the color chip at the bottom of the design data you created.
*If you do not have a color chip, please download it from OSP Select Color.

• Please also note the following points regarding the characteristics of Japanese paper printing.
• ❶ Please use a square blade shape (see below for size). There is no need to create a torn shape.
• ❷ The solid color may look lighter to some extent depending on the paper material.
• ❸ Barcodes cannot be used as they may be poorly read due to bleeding, etc.
• ❹We recommend a font size of 10pt or more.
• ❺ The settings of the Ami version are not reproducible.

Download OSP Select Color  

STEP 2How to arrange the submitted data on Illustrator

･When submitting the design in Illustrator, please place only the A print data.

Note 1: Specifications for Chigiri Washi Effect

size	Width 50mm~150mm × Feed 50mm~150mm
printing method	Convex rotary flexographic printing (offset rotary printing is also possible)
Number of colors	Up to 6 colors can be printed using offset rotary printing.
	Convex rotary flexo can print up to 3 special colors
Processing	Can be used for stamping gold, silver, colored foil, special foil, etc. (see note 3)
font size	10pt or more recommended (small text may be blurred due to blurring)
JAN use	Barcodes cannot be used.

Note 2: Regarding the no-print zone

・Due to the tearing process, the area 5mm inside from the punching point is a no-print zone. (Full surface cannot be printed)

Note 3: When applying Foil Stamping Effect to Chigiri Washi Effect

• Foil Stamping Effect can be added to Chigiri Washi Effect. However, there are size standards for Foil Stamping Effect, so please refer to the table below.
• For more information on Foil Stamping Effect, please see Foil Stamping Effect page below.

(Unit: mm)

11 types of width direction	50	55	60	70	80	90	100	110	120	140	150
7 types of feeding directions	50	---	60	70	---	---	100	110	---	140	150

*If you use foil, please be sure to select a size from all 77 types and create your design.

Foil Stamping Effect