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CMYK
Paper
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Coated
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Uncoated
This has a natura absorbent, so th range is narrowe Uncoated paper weight.
Speciality stock
Today, many bus recycled papers, popular. For spe available includi and pearlescent paper and many
This stands for the four inks used in full colour printing – cyan, magenta, yellow and black. Known as the ‘four colour process’, it is the most commonly used system for both digital and more traditional printing methods. The four inks are placed on the paper in layers
of tiny dots, which then create the effect of a wide spectrum of colours.
RGB
RGB stands for red, green and blue. On TV and computer monitors, they can create highly colourful images on the screen displays by breaking down the colours into different levels of hue. While RGB is used by Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other programmes, they must be converted into CMYK before printing.
PMS
PMS stands for Pantone Matching System
– a standardised colour reproduction system for reproducing solid colours. Inks are blended with specific amounts of certain colour to create a final ‘special’ or ‘spot’ colours. The PMS system also includes a range of metallic and fluorescent colours. While other “special” colour systems exist, Pantone is the most universally accepted system.
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