4 colour process printing – what you need to know

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Jon Teo

Full colour printing is achieved by using just four ink colours – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black or CMYK (see box story below on what the K stands for). These are called process colours and full colour printing is also called … Continue reading →

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Digital Printing vs Offset Printing

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Jon Teo

Digital printing technology has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years. These technological advances, together with having more finishing options available now and increased affordability make digital printing a popular choice for Vancouver’s commercial print services. This popularity has also brought … Continue reading →

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How Paper Affects Colours on Print Jobs

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Jon Teo

Print Shop 101: Paper Facts – How the paper you choose for your project will affect the way it prints. Paper plays a vital role in colour reproduction because its optical and surface properties impact how light is reflected and … Continue reading →

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