---
type: help
title: "If my file has black ink and faded grey colors on the back, should I select 'Black Ink' or 'Color' for printing?"
description: "When a design mixes solid black with faded grey, choose 4/4 (full color on both sides). Grey is not a separate ink. It is a lighter tint built from the fou"
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tags: ["Products", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# If my file has black ink and faded grey colors on the back, should I select 'Black Ink' or 'Color' for printing?

When a design mixes solid black with faded grey, choose 4/4 (full color on both sides). Grey is not a separate ink. It is a lighter tint built from the fou

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