Print Processes

Digital White & Metallic

White ink on dark and transparent stocks. Metallic silver and gold on uncoated paper. Effects that conventional CMYK printing simply cannot achieve.

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§ 01 — How it works

The Process

01

File setup

White ink and metallic channels are set up as separate spot colour layers in your file. We review the artwork and advise on channel setup before printing.
02

Underbase or overprint

White ink can be printed as an underbase (under CMYK on dark stock), as a standalone, or as an overprint highlight. We advise the best approach for your design.
03

Print

White and metallic inks are printed in a single pass on our specialist digital press. Consistent coverage and sharp edges — no screen printing required.
04

Trim & check

Sheets are trimmed and inspected for coverage uniformity. White ink on very dark stocks may require a double-pass for full opacity — we'll advise.
§ 02 — Specifications

Specs & Setup

File format PDF with separate spot colour layer named "WHITE" or "METALLIC" — 100% solid fill only.
White ink stocks Black, navy, dark coloured stocks; clear/transparent film; kraft paper. White on white = no visible effect.
Metallic stocks Uncoated white or cream stock for best metallic sheen. Pre-coated metallic board available on request.
Min text size 8pt for white ink. 6pt for metallic. Fine serifs below 6pt may fill in.
Resolution 300 dpi at final print size.
Bleed 3mm on all sides.
Combining with CMYK White + CMYK in one pass: white underbase first, then CMYK on top. Or white as overprint highlight over CMYK.
Opacity White ink is approximately 90% opaque on coated dark stock. On uncoated or textured stock, a double pass is recommended.
§ 03 — Pricing guide

Starting Prices

White ink
White Ink Cards
From $165
NZD per 100 cards
  • White ink on dark stock
  • 85 × 55mm business card
  • Matte black or dark stock
  • Single or double-sided
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White + CMYK
From $195
NZD per 100 sheets
  • CMYK over white underbase
  • On dark or kraft stock
  • A5 or DL format
  • Vivid colour on dark paper
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Metallic
Metallic Print
From $145
NZD per 100 cards
  • Gold or silver metallic ink
  • On uncoated white stock
  • Sharp, bright sheen
  • Combine with CMYK
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All prices in NZD, excluding GST. White ink on very dark stocks may require double-pass for full opacity — priced accordingly.

Make the impossible, printable.

White ink and metallic printing open up design possibilities that CMYK alone can't touch. Tell us your project and we'll help you push it further.

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