What is the difference between spot colour and full colour printing?  

Spot colour printing is a method that uses a different ink for each colour. By using a single ink for each colour it is possible to achieve exceptional fidelity between print runs and good matching to either existing printing, or to colours from the Pantone spot colour swatches. Spot colours can be used if a colour needs to be extremely precise. For example, if you need to reproduce a very specific colour for a corporate logo or to match an existing piece of printing, spot colours should be used. Full colour printing uses four inks mixed in different quantities to produce multicolour images. The colour of these four inks are cyan, magenta, yellow and black. Colour produced using these inks is referred to as process colour, CMYK or full colour printing. Almost any colour can be produced by mixing these four inks.  

Will the colour of my printing match the colours shown on my monitor?  

No, unless your monitor has been calibrated to our press then the colours on your printing will not match what you see on screen. It is best to use colours specified in a colour swatch (eg.Pantone colour guide) to ensure a good match - go to Pantone Colours. Please remember - wherever possible try to work using the CMYK colour scheme.  

Will the colour of my printing match the colour hard copy I have printed out on my desktop printer?  

No. The colour Profile of your printer is different from our press so the colours that you see on your desktop printer will not match our or any printing press exactly. If colour is critical then we recommend Spot colour printing.  

Will colours print as vibrantly on Bond paper as they do on Gloss Art Paper?  

No. The nature of cartridge paper means that the ink dots will spread more (Dot Gain). This has the effect of darkening images and colours especially colours which are dark to start with.  

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