Question
What printing options are available, such as front/back color configurations?
Answer
Front and back printing is described with a simple ratio that tells you how many ink colors run on each side. The first number is the front, the second is the back, and the number itself refers to process colors: 4 means full-color CMYK, 1 means a single ink (usually black), and 0 means nothing prints on that side.
| Notation | Front | Back | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/0 | Full color | Blank | Single-sided full-color piece |
| 4/1 | Full color | Black only | Color front, text or terms on the back |
| 4/4 | Full color | Full color | Double-sided full-color piece |
| 1/1 | Black only | Black only | Simple two-sided black print |
Which configurations are available depends on the product, so pick the one that matches your design and confirm it when you set up the order.
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