To Overprint or not to Overprint? Black is the Question! – Colecandoo!
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To compensate for misregistration on a press, printers often ask that the colour black be set to overprint so that any misregistration cannot be seen. However, black fills placed over coloured panels or scans which have overprinted can still be seen through the black ink. Overprinting black is recommended for lines under 2pt thick or…
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To Overprint or not to Overprint? Black is the Question! – Colecandoo!