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In printing, certain artwork can be solid black. But for wordings, it is advisable not to have CMYK on the characters. This is particularly important when sending your artwork for litho offset printing. What is Solid Black and what is Flat Black? 🖤 1️⃣ What is 100K (Flat Black)? C 0 / M 0 / Y 0 / K 100 This uses only black ink . ✔ Characteristics: Slightly lighter black Can look greyish on large areas Very sharp edges No registration issues ✅ When to Use 100K: Use 100K ONLY

When it comes to printing, knowing your paper size  is important because it affects layout, design, cost, and machine compatibility. Here’s a breakdown to guide you: 📏 Standard Paper Sizes Most printing is based on ISO 216 (A-series) , but other standards exist depending on the region. A-Series (Most common worldwide, including Malaysia & Asia) A0  → 841 × 1189 mm (Poster, engineering drawings) A1  → 594 × 841 mm (Posters, flip charts) A2  → 420 × 594 mm (Medium posters, dia

The reason your laptop or computer screen colors  often don’t match the actual printed colors  comes down to how screens and printers produce color — and the differences in technology and materials involved. Here’s why: 1. Different Color Models: RGB vs CMYK Screens (laptops, phones, TVs)  use RGB (Red, Green, Blue)  light to create colors. Colors are made by mixing light — called additive color mixing . Screens can display very bright and vibrant colors because they emit lig

Business card finishing is where you can really make your cards stand out! Here’s a rundown of popular finishing options for business cards: Common Business Card Finishes 1. Matte Finish Non-glossy, smooth surface. Gives a classy, understated look. Great for easy writing on the card. 2. Glossy Finish Shiny, reflective surface. Makes colors pop and look vibrant. Less practical for handwriting but very eye-catching. 3. Soft-Touch / Velvet Finish Matte look with a soft, silky te

Litho Offset Printing (Offset Lithography) How it works: Uses plates to transfer ink onto a rubber blanket, then onto paper. Each color requires its own plate (usually CMYK - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black). The image is transferred (or “offset”) from the plate to the blanket, then to the printing surface. Pros: High quality:  Excellent color accuracy and sharpness, especially for large runs. Cost-effective for large volumes:  Economies of scale reduce per-unit cost as quantity