---
type: faq
title: "What is registration?"
description: "For full-color printing, registration means the alignment of all four color plates. When the item is printed, the press operators review registration marks"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/marketing-materials/what-is-registration
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is registration?

For full-color printing, registration means the alignment of all four color plates. When the item is printed, the press operators review registration marks

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/what-is-registration