---
type: faq
title: "Black and White"
description: "In CMYK printing, black (the K channel) is really a very dark grey, not the pure black most screens display. If you want a file to print as black and white"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/marketing-materials/black-and-white
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Black and White

In CMYK printing, black (the K channel) is really a very dark grey, not the pure black most screens display. If you want a file to print as black and white

Part of the **Marketing Materials** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Marketing Materials
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/marketing-materials/black-and-white