How do I ensure true black color prints correctly on my order? A deep, true black comes from building a rich black in CMYK rather than relying on 100% K alone, which can print looking gray or washed out.… Read answer How many ink colors can I use on a letterpress order? Most letterpress jobs use one or two ink colors, since each color needs its own plate and press pass, and three or more is possible but adds… Read answer What if my proof colors don't appear as they should? (ex: black appearing as green). Black turning green on a proof usually comes from a heavy CMYK rich black or an RGB file, so fix the color build and set small text to 100% … Read answer Will my printed job look exactly like it does on my computer monitor? Prints come close to your monitor but not identical, since screens use RGB light and presses use CMYK inks; use a hard copy proof when exact… Read answer Why do colors in my proof look different from my original file? Faded proof colors usually trace to very low CMYK values in your file, and RGB screens look brighter, so set higher ink percentages for rich… Read answer Why did my colors print differently than the proof I approved? Heavy ink coverage needs high curing heat, which can warp plastic and synthetic stocks and shift colors, so report a problem fast with photo… Read answer
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