Color Matching

Electronic proofs are never to be used to evaluate color accuracy because computer monitors typically don’t represent color values accurately. CDman provides no color warranty provided for electronic proofs.

If color correctness is a concern you must request hard-copy printed proofs for final approval (see Proof Option “B”). Note: Due to variations inherent with offset printing processes, a color variation of up to 5-10% between the printed-paper proofs and the final printed product may be unavoidable and this is considered to be within acceptable industry tolerances.

For Spot Color Screenprinting: Client’s must specify Pantone Solid Coated (“C”) color values. Colors will be mixed according to the PMS color value formula and cross-referenced to the PMS Solid Coated reference guide.

Client-supplied samples cannot be used for color reference on gang-run CMYK printed materials such as paper inserts, custom printed disc sleeves, custom printed disc jackets, Digipak and EcoCase. This is because these products are gang-run printed. For color warranty you must request Proof Option “B”.

For CMYK Offset Disc Printing: A client-supplied sample print (on disc or on paper) can be accepted for color reference, but an exact CMYK color match cannot be guaranteed. For color warranty you must request Proof Option “B”.

For Spot Color Disc Printing: A client-supplied sample print (on disc or on paper) can be accepted for Spot Color disc printing but an exact match cannot be guaranteed. We will select the closest standard Pantone Solid Coated (“C”) color available. .

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