Four Color Printing

Four color printing pertains to the use of the four-color process also known as CYMK.  This abbreviation is composed of cyan, yellow, magenta and the key color black.  These basic colors, when mixed at different intensities, produce a much wider array of colors that can cover nearly all colors even in images. 

Black, in particular, is an important color in the CMYK image space.  Without it, resulting images would look inferior.  Moreover, composite black printouts have a muddy appearance.  Black ink is necessary to obtain a rich black quality. 

Clear black texts are crucial for ad and marketing materials since the letters become sharper, and hence improve comprehension and readability. Images are affected, as well.  The color gamut recreates pictures and graphics with precision in print.

An important step to remember before submitting your files is to have them converted from RGB (red, green and blue) into the CMYK color space.  Printers use the latter while monitors use the former.  Conversion is necessary to achieve accuracy in printing. 

U-Printing’s use of the four-color process in offset and digital printing methods allow us to create quality products such as business cards, brochures, postcards, catalogs, labels, calendars, posters, vinyl  banners, adhesive backs and window clings. 

Our pre-press team evaluates your files before running them through the presses so you get good results.  Project review and electronic proofing are just two of free standard services which also include instant pricing, and design and technical assistance.