---
type: faq
title: "What is overprinting?"
description: "Overprinting prints one ink directly on top of another instead of knocking out the area beneath it. Used on purpose it creates useful effects and cleaner t"
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tags: ["Printing Terms Glossary", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is overprinting?

Overprinting prints one ink directly on top of another instead of knocking out the area beneath it. Used on purpose it creates useful effects and cleaner t

Part of the **Printing Terms Glossary** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

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- Hub: Printing Terms Glossary
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/color-ink/what-is-overprinting