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type: guide
title: "How Color and Ink Work in Commercial Printing"
description: "How CMYK, spot color and ink work in commercial printing, with color management tips, so your 4OVER4 order comes out color-accurate."
resource: https://www.4over4.com/guide/color-and-ink-in-commercial-printing-explained
tags: ["guide"]
timestamp: 2026-08-08T21:25:50.722Z
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# How Color and Ink Work in Commercial Printing

How CMYK, spot color and ink work in commercial printing, with color management tips, so your 4OVER4 order comes out color-accurate.

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