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title: "Can I request that black ink be printed as true black instead of a lighter shade?"
description: "Yes, you can ask for true, solid black rather than a washed-out gray, and the proofing stage is the moment to flag it. If blacks look light or dull in the"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# Can I request that black ink be printed as true black instead of a lighter shade?

Yes, you can ask for true, solid black rather than a washed-out gray, and the proofing stage is the moment to flag it. If blacks look light or dull in the

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