Mark specifications for

advanced registration

Rev Date Name Description

R0 01.03.16 Or Ben David Initiator
R1 26.06.16 Or Ben David
R2 01.11.18 Or Ben David Section 4 added
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1. Introduction

This document describes the specifications for mark printing. It defines the allowable mark
position and dimensions as well as its color and coating limitations.

2. Mark color definitions

The image registration feature is based on contrast between printed mark and its
background.

Mark color – black (other dark colors may also be supported)

Background color – white

3. Mark dimensions definitions

Dim. Description of dimension Range value Optimum value

A Black mark length 10 – 50mm 20mm

B Black mark width 3 – 5mm 3mm

“Masking zone" Symmetric

C 13 – 40mm 15mm
relative to mark

Distance from sheet side

D 43 – 45mm 44mm
edge to center of mark

Distance from mark to the

E 7 – 35mm 10mm
front edge
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4. "Masking zone"

The area before and after printed mark is the relevant area of the background and called
"masking zone" (noted as dimension "C"). This area size is minimum 13mm and at least
±5mm from mark borders.
This zone has to be white to assure contrast with black printed mark.
In addition, this zone must be uniform in terms of color, texture and coating. For example, if
the sheet is coated, the coating must begin before or after the masking zone (as shown in
the left and middle images below) but never within it (as shown in the right image).