What is a 4 color process?

If you haven’t guessed, the 4-color process involves combining the four (printing) basic colors – cyan, magenta, yellow and black – to create the spectrum of color tones and hues available.

What are 4 disadvantages of screenprinting?

Disadvantages of using screen printing

more limited colour ranges available.
the amount of ink used can make the design look as if it is raised from the print material.
it cannot be customised in the manner of digital printing.

How many colors can you silk screen?

A: Strictly speaking, we can print six different ink colors at a time. However, we use several techniques to increase the number of perceived colors in a print.

What is 4c 4c printing?

4c/4c, means both front and back sides of the paper will be printed full colour. (CMYK).

What does 4c mean for printing?

are a sort of printing industry shorthand to express how many ink colors are applied to each side of a printed piece. 4/4 is pronounced “four over four” and means there are four ink colors applied to the front of the piece and four ink colors applied to the back.

What are two advantages and two disadvantages of screenprinting?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Screen Printing

1 – Long lasting.
2 – Big Order Friendly.
3 – Great Finish.
5 – Versatility.
6 – Straightforward.
1 – Not practical for small orders.
2 – The more colors, the more expensive it is.
3 – It’s not environmentally friendly.

How do I count colors for screen printing?

Black and white do count as colors in your design. Black text on a white shirt is a one-color design, just like red text on a white shirt is. If it requires ink, it counts as a color. That being said, a black and white photo counts as a full-color digital print.