Contour cut

Creating the cutting contour

Some print products are optionally available with contour cut. The contour cut allows giving the print product an individual form. For this matter, the print files require an additional cutting/milling contour in a new spot colour (e.g. 100 % Magenta) titled “CutContur”. This serves as a guide for cutting and will not be printed.

Please observe the following when designing a cutting contour:

Define a new spot colour titled “CutContur”, e.g. in 100 % Magenta for the cutting contour
Design cutting contour as closed vector path with as little branch points as possible
Avoid delicate motives and pointed edges (the corner radius must not be below 4 mm)
Safety margin for texts and graphic elements to the cutting contour: at least 3 mm
Cutting tolerance with contour cut: approx. 1-2 mm
File format: PDF

Important notex on adhesive labels:

Avoid delicate motives and pointed edges
Depending on the design, the labels are mounted on a roll of carrier material when delivered. Please bear in mind that delicate designs in particular cannot be weeded
Safety margin for texts and graphic elements to the cutting contour: at least 2 mm
Cutting tolerance with contour cut: approx. 1 mm

Contour cut

Creating the cutting contour

Our FAQ topics