Dart Pen
101315
500
Description: Retractable plastic ball pen which is available in 31 standard colour combinations and it can be mixed and matched in any colour combination from the colour palette at no extra cost. It has a blue or black TRENDS X-20 refill with 1700 metres of German manufactured DOKUMENTAL ink and a tungsten carbide ball for improved writing quality.
Colours: Mix and Match—White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red, Bright Green, Dark Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Black.
Dimensions: Diameter 9.5mm × L 143mm × 13.5mm (includes clip).
Packaging: Loose packed or an optional presentation box or sleeve.
Price: from NZD$0.38 unbranded. See your price—use the price calculator below.
Printing template (PDF file):
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Specific Colour Print Position C: 26mm × 6mm.×
Pad Print
Pad printing uses a silicone pad to transfer an image to a product from a laser etched printing plate. It is one of the most popular and affordable ways of branding promotional products due to its ability to reproduce images on uneven or curved products and print multiple colours in a single pass.
Advantages
- Ideal for printing on curved or uneven products.
- Close PMS matches are possible on white or light coloured products.
- Metallic gold and silver is available.
Limitations
- Halftones cannot be consistently reproduced.
- The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces.
- Unable to print variable data.
- Close PMS matches are more difficult on darker products and will only be approximate.
- Minor print distortion may occur on uneven or curved surfaces.
- Pad print inks require a curing period before the product can be shipped.
- A set up charge is required for each colour to be printed.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork should be supplied in vector format.
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Specific Colour Print Positions D & E: 55mm × 7mm.×
Pad Print
Pad printing uses a silicone pad to transfer an image to a product from a laser etched printing plate. It is one of the most popular and affordable ways of branding promotional products due to its ability to reproduce images on uneven or curved products and print multiple colours in a single pass.
Advantages
- Ideal for printing on curved or uneven products.
- Close PMS matches are possible on white or light coloured products.
- Metallic gold and silver is available.
Limitations
- Halftones cannot be consistently reproduced.
- The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces.
- Unable to print variable data.
- Close PMS matches are more difficult on darker products and will only be approximate.
- Minor print distortion may occur on uneven or curved surfaces.
- Pad print inks require a curing period before the product can be shipped.
- A set up charge is required for each colour to be printed.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork should be supplied in vector format.
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Screen Print Position A: 75mm × 26mm.×
Screen Print
Screen printing is achieved by forcing ink through a fine mesh screen with a squeegee onto the product and is ideal for branding flat or cylindrical objects.
Advantages
- Large print areas are possible on both flat and cylindrical products.
- Close PMS matches are possible on white or light coloured products.
- Ideal for large solid areas of colour.
- Most screen print inks are quick drying and can be shipped immediately after printing.
- Metallic gold and silver is available.
Limitations
- Halftones and very fine lines are not recommended.
- Close PMS matches are more difficult on darker products and will only be approximate.
- Unable to print variable data.
- A set up charge is required for each colour to be printed.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork should be supplied in vector format.
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Screen Print Position B: 45mm × 26mm.×
Screen Print
Screen printing is achieved by forcing ink through a fine mesh screen with a squeegee onto the product and is ideal for branding flat or cylindrical objects.
Advantages
- Large print areas are possible on both flat and cylindrical products.
- Close PMS matches are possible on white or light coloured products.
- Ideal for large solid areas of colour.
- Most screen print inks are quick drying and can be shipped immediately after printing.
- Metallic gold and silver is available.
Limitations
- Halftones and very fine lines are not recommended.
- Close PMS matches are more difficult on darker products and will only be approximate.
- Unable to print variable data.
- A set up charge is required for each colour to be printed.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork should be supplied in vector format.
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Full Colour Print (Direct Digital) Position C: 26mm × 6mm.×
Direct Digital
Direct to product digital printing involves the transfer of ink directly from the print heads of an inkjet machine to the product and can be used to produce both spot colour and full colour branding on flat or slightly curved surfaces.
Advantages
- Ideal for printing dark coloured products as a layer of white ink can be printed under the artwork.
- Can print variable data including individual names.
- Only one set up charge is required irrespective of the number of print colours.
- Instant drying so products can be shipped immediately.
- Offers larger print areas on many products and can print very close to the edge of flat products.
Limitations
- Only approximate PMS colours can be reproduced.
- Some colours cannot be reproduced including metallic silver and gold.
- The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces.
- Larger print areas tend to be more expensive.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork can be supplied in either vector or bitmap format.
- Bleed of 3mm should be added to the artwork if it bleeds off the product (the image goes to the edge).
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Full Colour Print (Direct Digital) Positions D & E: 60mm × 6mm.×
Direct Digital
Direct to product digital printing involves the transfer of ink directly from the print heads of an inkjet machine to the product and can be used to produce both spot colour and full colour branding on flat or slightly curved surfaces.
Advantages
- Ideal for printing dark coloured products as a layer of white ink can be printed under the artwork.
- Can print variable data including individual names.
- Only one set up charge is required irrespective of the number of print colours.
- Instant drying so products can be shipped immediately.
- Offers larger print areas on many products and can print very close to the edge of flat products.
Limitations
- Only approximate PMS colours can be reproduced.
- Some colours cannot be reproduced including metallic silver and gold.
- The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces.
- Larger print areas tend to be more expensive.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork can be supplied in either vector or bitmap format.
- Bleed of 3mm should be added to the artwork if it bleeds off the product (the image goes to the edge).
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Stock Levels
(Quantity = currently in stock; Next Shipment = when even more stock arrives with supplier)
| Item | Quantity | Next Shipment |
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| White Barrel | 10,000+ | 29,700 - Late October |
| Yellow Barrel | 0 | 8,500 - Late October |
| Orange Barrel | 5,825 | - |
| Pink Barrel | 2,755 | - |
| Red Barrel | 6,435 | 11,100 - Late October |
| Bright Green Barrel | 2,261 | - |
| Dark Green Barrel | 5,417 | - |
| Light Blue Barrel | 10,000+ | - |
| Dark Blue Barrel | 4,131 | 8,800 - Late October |
| Purple Barrel | 9,939 | - |
| Black Barrel | 2,232 | 11,700 - Late October |
| White Clip | 10,000+ | 24,200 - Late October |
| Yellow Clip | 8,386 | 15,000 - Late October |
| Orange Clip | 0 | 6,600 - Late October |
| Pink Clip | 3,706 | - |
| Red Clip | 5,673 | 12,300 - Late October |
| Bright Green Clip | 4,201 | 10,800 - Late October |
| Dark Green Clip | 5,052 | - |
| Light Blue Clip | 7,645 | 14,200 - Late October |
| Dark Blue Clip | 7,463 | 14,100 - Late October |
| Purple Clip | 3,257 | - |
| Black Clip | 4,441 | 11,000 - Late October |
| X-20 Refill Blue | 10,000+ | 72,500 - Mid December |
| X-20 Refill Black | 10,000+ | 69,200 - Mid December |
Leadtime: Allow around 2 weeks from artwork approval/payment receipt to delivery to your attended courier address (depending on stock availability and branding methods).
