Matte lamination (plastificado mate)
A thin matte film on the printed side: soft to the touch, protects from scuffs and water.
Adds 1 business day to the usual lead time.
Starting list
Papers and finishes
What the pieces can be printed on and what is done after printing. FARYON confirms what it has in stock.
| Paper | What it is for | Can be laminated |
|---|---|---|
| Bond 75 g | Plain uncoated paper that takes pen and pencil. For forms and one-ink pieces. | No |
| Bond 90 g | A heavier plain paper for flyers you can write on. | No |
| Coated 115 g (esmaltado) | Smooth coated paper (couché) for flyers. Too thin to laminate. | No |
| Coated 150 g (esmaltado) | Coated paper (couché) for brochures, posters and better flyers. | Yes |
| Coated 250 g (esmaltado) | A light card (couché) for posters, folders and cards. | Yes |
| Coated 300 g (esmaltado) | A stiff card (couché) for business cards and folders. | Yes |
| Smooth card 240 g (opalina) | An uncoated smooth white card with a soft feel. | Yes |
| Gloss adhesive paper | Paper stickers for indoor use: packaging, labels and jars. | Yes |
| White adhesive vinyl | Plastic stickers that resist water and handling. | Yes |
| Clear adhesive vinyl | Transparent stickers for glass and bottles. White areas are not printed. | No |
| Carbonless paper (papel químico) | Writing on the original copies through to the sheets below, with no carbon paper. | No |
After printing
Finishes
Gloss lamination (plastificado brillante)
A thin gloss film on the printed side: brighter colours, protects from scuffs and water.
Adds 1 business day to the usual lead time.
Spot UV varnish (UV parcial)
A raised gloss varnish on chosen shapes only, over matte lamination. Needs its own mask file.
Adds 2 business days to the usual lead time.
Rounded corners
All four corners rounded after cutting.
Adds 1 business day to the usual lead time.
Die-cut shape (troquel)
The piece is cut to its own outline with a cutting die. Needs a cut line in the file.
Adds 2 business days to the usual lead time.
Perforated tear-off line
A dotted line to tear off a coupon or a stub.
Adds 1 business day to the usual lead time.
Cut out one by one
Stickers come loose, each cut to its shape, instead of on sheets.
Adds 1 business day to the usual lead time.
Papers and weights
Paper weight is given in grams per square metre (g). Around 75–90 g is everyday paper; 115–150 g is a good flyer or brochure; 250–300 g is card.
Coated paper (esmaltado or couché) has a smooth surface that keeps colours bright. Uncoated bond is easy to write on.
Carbonless paper (papel químico) copies what you write on the first sheet to the sheets below. Each copy is a different colour so they are easy to tell apart.
Finishes
Lamination (plastificado) adds a thin matte or gloss film that protects the print. It needs coated paper of 150 g or more.
Spot UV (UV parcial) adds a raised gloss to chosen shapes, usually over matte lamination for contrast.
Die-cutting (troquel) cuts a piece to its own outline. Rounded corners, perforated tear-off lines and folding are done after printing and add time.
Inks: 4x0, 4x4, 1x0
The first number is the inks on the front, the second on the back. 4 means full colour (cyan, magenta, yellow and black); 1 means one ink, usually black; 0 means blank.
Screens show colour as light (RGB). Print mixes inks (CMYK), so some bright screen colours look duller on paper. Ask for a printed proof when colour matters.
Ready when you are
Build your print job
Pick the pieces, see how they sit on the press sheet, check your files and send the job sheet on WhatsApp or by email. FARYON replies with the price and confirms the date.
