Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
Can 4OVER4 print white images on transfer paper for fabric application?
Answer
Only where the product offers it. 4OVER4 has white ink on some products, but standard CMYK printing cannot lay down white ink, so white designs for fabric transfer are not possible through the usual process.
- Standard CMYK printing has no white channel, so white areas print as the base color of the material.
- On white or light fabric, areas meant to be white are simply left unprinted so the fabric shows through.
- On dark fabric, a design that relies on white detail will not reproduce, because there is no white ink to create it.
- For true white on fabric transfers, a specialty printer that uses white-ink or heat-transfer technology is needed.
- If your artwork depends on white elements, consider reworking it to sit on a light background.
Contact the support team to talk through alternative approaches, including heat transfer options for garment decoration, for your specific project.
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