I received a call from State of
Virginia with the following questions regarding red ovals and I need
assistance in responding.
1.) Can we use red ovals? Yes the color of
red ink must be Pantone 032
[Steve
Ricke]
Pantone 032 U red or Pantone 130 U pumpkin
orange can be used
2. ) Are there issues with the blind
population in regards to seeing the red
ovals?
3.) What is the acceptable width of the line that
makes up the red oval?
[Steve Ricke] 16 thousands of an
inch
4.) Can I print all ovals in black and then make a
second pass at the ballot covering the black ovals with red ink?
[Steve
Ricke] As long as the black ovals are 2 to 3 thousands and the ink does
not bleed into the red. It is the total thickness of the black
(diffused black counts) which
matters.
I have two concerns. 1) Allowing enough time
for the black ink to dry before making the second pass. 2) Will
rewetting the black ink with the red ink cause the black to diffuse into the
red?
5.) Does anyone have the printer specs for red
ovals?
[Steve Ricke] No more than
16 thousands.
They would like a response by September
1, 2001 so that they can discuss at a state wide
meeting.
Thanks in advance for your
help.
Larry
J. Dix
Vice
President of Operations
Global
Election Systems