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Why is the color Black designated by the letter "K" in CMYK?
If you have ever wondered why the Black ink color is represented by the letter "K" in the CMYK acronym, this article will help shed some light on that for you.
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Which Process is Better? Digital Printing vs Offset Printing
Whether Digital printing or Offset Printing is a better choice for a given project will be determined largely by the project’s scope and specifications.
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Printing Production: Understanding the Role of Prepress
Prepress is a crucial element of print production because it ensures your digital artwork files can be reproduced accurately on a commercial printing press.
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Printing Terminology: What is Color Separation?
Color Separation allows full-color images to be accurately reproduced on a printing press. It is a necessary prepress step for both Offset and Digital printing.
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What is a “Spot” Color?
Also known as a PMS Color or Pantone Color, a Spot Color refers to a color that is created from a specific ink formula...as opposed to a color that is created with the CMYK printing process.
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What is 4/4 Printing, 4/1 Printing, and 4/0 Printing?
Printing specifications include the ink colors as well as the ink placement. These two specs can be easily conveyed using terms like 4/4, 4/1, and 4/0.
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