Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen Senior Content Strategist at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What printing options are available (color coverage)?

Answer

Color coverage is written as two numbers separated by a slash. It describes how many ink colors print on each side of the sheet.

NotationMeaning
4/0Full color (CMYK) on the front, blank back
4/4Full color on both sides
1/0One ink color on the front only
1/1One ink color on both sides
  • The 4 refers to CMYK four-color process printing, which reproduces the vast majority of colors for photos and graphics.
  • The first number is the front, and the second is the back.
  • Choose 4/4 for a double-sided design and 4/0 to save cost on a single-sided piece.
  • Build your artwork in CMYK so on-screen and printed color stay as close as possible.
  • For specialty needs such as Pantone spot colors, contact support to check availability for your specific product.

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