PRINT COLOR LIBRARY
Better files.
Fewer surprises.
Plain-language guides for the decisions between a beautiful design and a dependable printed result.
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Color basics · 7 min
CMYK vs RGB: the difference that changes your print
Why screen color and printed color behave differently—and how to choose the right mode at the right moment.
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Print setup · 5 min
Rich black vs 100K black: when each one belongs
Choose the right black recipe for small type, large backgrounds, and registration-sensitive artwork.
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Color management · 8 min
What a color profile actually does
A practical explanation of ICC profiles, working spaces, output intent, and why assigning is not converting.
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Workflow · 9 min
Screen to print color: a no-surprises workflow
A practical sequence for carrying color from design to proof without pretending the screen is paper.
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Preflight · 10 min
How to prepare color files for professional print
A compact preflight checklist covering profiles, bleeds, black, transparency, images, and proofing.
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Production · 6 min
How to proof colors before a print run
Understand soft proofs, contract proofs, press proofs, lighting, and approval notes.
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