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Print glossary

CutContour: definition

CutContour is the name of the spot colour used in a file to mark the plotter cut line. The RIP does not print this line, it passes it on for cutting.

Colour type
Spot, usually previewed as 100% magenta
Line
Thin, no fill, overprinted
Used by
E.g. Roland VersaWorks

More about the term

The name must match what the RIP expects, often including letter case. How to set up CutContour in Illustrator, CorelDRAW and Inkscape: what is CutContour.

Frequently asked questions

Can CutContour be a separate file?

Yes, some print shops prefer it. The kreatorproduktow.pl designer provides a separate PDF with the line.

What colour is CutContour?

Any preview colour, most often 100% magenta. What matters is the colour name.

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