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title: Acceptable Print Policy
description: "We understand that **perfect print** outcomes are not always possible due to the many variables involved in the printing process. Below is our **Acceptable Print Policy** to guide the level of acceptance for final printed materials, and the defects that may qualify for a…"
url: "https://momocodesign.com/docs/acceptable-print-policy/"
updated: "2025-06-18"
category: Policies
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# Acceptable Print Policy

We understand that **perfect print** outcomes are not always possible due to the many variables involved in the printing process. Below is our **Acceptable Print Policy** to guide the level of acceptance for final printed materials, and the defects that may qualify for a reprint.

*Note: This policy is **not applicable** to **Large Format & Sublimation Printing**.*

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### **Colour Discrepancy**

- **Acceptable Standard**: We accept a **10%** variation in **CMYK** process printing colors.
- **Within the Same Print Run**: Colors may vary by up to **10%** across different printouts in a single run.
- **Across Separate Print Runs**: Reprints of the same design may have up to a **10%** color variation.
- **Reprint Criteria**: If the color difference exceeds **10%**, based on our **CMYK Colour Reference Book**, a reprint is qualified.

![](https://momocodesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-10.webp)

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### **Spot UV Registration**

- **Includes**: Hotstamp, Diecut, Emboss.
- **Reprint Criteria**: If the **registration offset** (misalignment) exceeds **0.5mm**, a reprint is required.

![](https://momocodesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-11.webp)

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### **Dirty Spots**

- **Acceptable Dirty Spot**: A **single dirty spot** within **5cm²** with a diameter of **less than 0.5mm** is acceptable.
- **Reprint Criteria**:
  - **Two or more dirty spots** within **5cm²**.
  - Dirty spots **larger than 0.5mm** in diameter.

![](https://momocodesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-12.webp)

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### **Bubbling from Lamination**

- **Acceptable Bubble Size**: **Bubbles less than 0.5mm** in diameter are acceptable, regardless of the number of bubbles.
- **Reprint Criteria**:
  - Bubbles **larger than 1mm** in size.

![](https://momocodesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-13.webp)

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### **Variance of Colours**

- **Acceptable Colour Variance**: Within **10%** of the intended color in the same print batch.
- **Reprint Criteria**: If the color variance exceeds **10%**, it qualifies for a reprint (refer to **Colour Discrepancy** above).

![](https://momocodesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-14.webp)

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### **Trimming Registration**

- **Acceptable Offset**:
  - **Less than 1mm** offset for offset printing.
  - **Less than 2mm** offset for digital printing.
- **Reprint Criteria**:
  - If the trimming offset exceeds **1mm** for offset printing or **2mm** for digital printing.

![](https://momocodesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-15.webp)

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By following this policy, we aim to ensure the highest print quality and minimize defects. If you encounter any issues that exceed these thresholds, please reach out to us for a reprint request!