What does 2-color and 4-color mean in printing presses?

What does 2-color and 4-color mean in printing presses?


Release Time:

2025-04-11

The 2-color, 4-color, and 8-color printing presses refer to the color configurations of the printing presses.

The 2-color, 4-color, and 8-color printing presses refer to the color configurations of the printing press.

 

2-color printing: 2-color printing uses two colors of ink. This printing method is relatively simple and low cost, suitable for simple printing needs such as simple flyers and labels.

 

4-color printing: 4-color printing is the most common printing method, using four colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK). This configuration, by adjusting the proportions of different colors, can mix a variety of colors needed for printing, suitable for complex patterns and photos, widely used in posters, flyers, books, etc.

 

8-color printing: 8-color printing adds Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Light Black, and Photo Black to the CMYK base, for a total of eight colors. This configuration improves the reproduction and depth of black, making the image fuller, suitable for photography, art printing, and publishing.