Tobias Reed
Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What's the difference between printing in black and white versus 4-color?

Answer

The difference comes down to how many inks are used and how that affects price. Black and white uses black ink only, while 4-color builds full-color images from four process inks.

OptionWhat it prints
Black ink only (1/0 black)Your design in black ink on the chosen material
Full 4-colorFull-color output from four process inks
  • If your design is only black and white, the black-only option looks the same as 4-color
  • The main difference in that case is the price point
  • Choose 4-color when your art includes any color elements

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