PMS Printed Folder

A PMS (Pantone Matching System) color, commonly referred to as a "spot color," is a precisely matched color reproduction standard. It allows us to exactly match the specific hues used in your company logo or brand identity, ensuring consistent and professional color branding for your printed presentation folders. This ensures that your folders accurately reflect your brand's visual identity, making them an effective tool for marketing and communication.

PMS printing offers a range of benefits, including precise color control, cost-effectiveness, and rich, deep colors.

• Cost-effective for simple designs: Ideal for light coverage designs with three or fewer colors.
• Rich, deep colors: Perfect for monochromatic designs and precise color matching.
• Consistent branding: Ensures uniform color across all printed materials, with no perceptible variations.
• Unique color options: Access metallic and neon hues to make your brand stand out.
• Crisp text legibility: Small text remains clear and sharp, without blurry color auras.
• Best for specific colors: Orange, grey, navy blue, and more - PMS printing ensures accurate color representation.
• Metallic Ink options: Utilize metallic inks with fine, reflective particles to create a shiny, lustrous finish that gives your design a premium feel

When to Consider Alternative Printing Options:

• Complex designs: Four or more colors (not including tints of the same color) may be more cost-effective with alternative printing methods.
• Color photographs: PMS printing may not be the best choice for printing color photographs.

The cost difference between PMS and four-color process printing for your presentation folders largely depends on the quantity and design complexity.

PMS Printing:

• Saves money as the order quantity increases.
• More cost-effective for designs with 1-3 colors.
• Less cost-effective for designs with 4 or more colors.
• The price increases based on the number of colors used.

Four-Color Process:

• May be more cost-effective for designs with 4 or more colors.

Key Considerations:

• Using 1-3 PMS colors is usually more cost-effective than four-color process, especially for large quantities.

Choose PMS printing when exact color consistency is crucial, especially for brand-specific hues. PMS is ideal for designs featuring challenging colors like metallics, neons, and certain shades, as it produces richer, more saturated colors with unique finishes that CMYK can't replicate. Additionally, PMS is a cost-effective option for simpler designs with limited colors, and it excels in clearly printing small text and fine details.

We recommend using vector artwork with one to three solid colors for optimal results. This type of artwork ensures vibrant, precise color matching and crisp lines. Avoid using photos or images with gradients, as they may not accurately convert to the PMS color matching system. Vector graphics, such as logos, text, and simple shapes, are ideal for showcasing your brand's colors with precision and clarity.

While we've successfully printed many PMS color folders with images and photographs that have turned out great, PMS printing can be tricky with photographic images. We recommend sticking to logos, patterns, and non-photographic visuals for optimal results, as they tend to reproduce more clearly and vibrantly with PMS printing.

Yes! Our PMS Printed Folder offers customization options that include metallic and neon colors using PMS numbers. If you have specific PMS colors in mind, please let us know. Alternatively, if your artwork files already include defined PMS colors, tell us and we'll take care of the rest.

We take color accuracy seriously. To ensure precise PMS color matching, we use the Pantone Matching System books, which provide standardized color references for coated and uncoated white stocks. Our pressmen consult these books to identify the exact color match for your design and adjust the ink formula to ensure accurate color reproduction on white paper.

We conduct regular spot checks during printing, comparing the printed sheets to the PMS color chip to guarantee color consistency. While we strive for exact matches, slight variations may occur due to differences in paper color and brightness. As the job is printed, our skilled pressmen conduct regular quality checks, referencing the PMS color chip to maintain precise color alignment.

Yes, PMS printing excels at capturing specific colors that CMYK struggles to reproduce. While CMYK is great for full-color images, it can fall short on specific tones. PMS spot printing is ideal for:

• Vibrant colors: Metallic and neon colors that CMYK can't replicate.
• Deep jewel tones: Navy blue and orange shades that CMYK may dull.
• Precise greys: Grey tones that CMYK can make appear muddy.
• Rich monochromes: Black-and-white designs that benefit from deeper, more nuanced tones.

By using PMS spot printing, you can ensure these colors appear exactly as intended, adding a professional touch to your presentation folders.

PMS colors surpass CMYK in terms of color accuracy and range. Unlike CMYK, which creates colors by combining different percentages of four inks, PMS uses premixed inks to match specific, pure colors. This results in a more precise and vibrant color representation. Additionally, PMS can reproduce a broader range of colors, including subtle nuances and bright tones, making it the ideal choice for exact color matching. Our PMS Printed Folder uses this superior color system to deliver exceptional color fidelity producing rich, dynamic colors that bring your brand's message to life.

You can print on the front and back covers and the front pockets, which is considered single-sided printing (Side 1). For double-sided printing, choose our 08-28 Square Corners Two Pocket Presentation Folder, which allows you to print on Side 2 and gives you the option to imprint on the inside of the folder.

Limited ink coverage means that our PMS Printed Folder has a maximum ink coverage of 35%. This applies to the included printing on Side 1, which covers the front and back covers, as well as the front of the pockets. To ensure the best results, please design with this limitation in mind, avoiding large areas of solid color or heavy ink coverage. Printing one color with a screen percentage can achieve a two-color appearance. If you need full coverage printing, check out our 08-28 Square Corners Two Pocket Presentation Folder, which allows for heavy coverage.

Designed as a budget option, this folder lets you print up to two colors with limited ink coverage. You can print up to three PMS colors with our 08-28 Square Corners Two Pocket Presentation Folder.