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type: faq
title: "What is the difference between 4/0 and other color printing options?"
description: "Print color options are written as two numbers separated by a slash, showing how many ink colors print on each side. The 4 stands for full-color CMYK proce"
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tags: ["Printing Terms Glossary", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is the difference between 4/0 and other color printing options?

Print color options are written as two numbers separated by a slash, showing how many ink colors print on each side. The 4 stands for full-color CMYK proce

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

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