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# FW: State of Virginia Red Oval questions

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- Subject: FW: State of Virginia Red Oval questions
- From: "Steve Ricke" <steve@gesn.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 10:07:26 -0500
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-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Ricke [mailto:steve@gesn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 5:32 PM
To: Nel Finberg
Subject: RE: State of Virginia Red Oval questions

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nel Finberg [mailto:nel@gesn.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 4:54 PM
> To: Steve Ricke
> Subject: Re: State of Virginia Red Oval questions

> > > 3.) What is the acceptable width of the line that makes up the red oval?
> > > [Steve Ricke] 16 thousands of an inch

> > > > Steve, I don't understand this. If the red is invisible to the sensors, what difference does it make how thick the ovals are? The available thickness is one of the selling points.
> > > > Nel
> > > > [Steve Ricke] I was using the Famous Names ballot as a guide.
> > > > You are likely correct. No reference in the ballot specs rev. D. Specs need updating.
> > > > Have run tests with special ballots proving Pantone 130 U Pumpkin Orange is virtually invisible to Visible Light readers. This was done on white paper stock. Colored paper stock may well cause problems with thick ovals.
> > > > Use only Pantone 032 U or 130 U. No black or other pigmentation to darken the oval. Keep the printing plates clean. Use white paper stock.
> > > > If the printer abides by this, I would guess the thickness of the ovals should not be a significant factor.
> > > > Also, A black oval line cannot exceed 0.002 inch according to the specs. I wrote that they could be up to 0.003 inch. My mistake.

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