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"CMYK" What is it?

CMYK Process (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)

CMYK is the oldest halftone print reproduction method. Using cyan, magenta, yellow and black water-based ink screen printers can print digital designs on white or light garments. For users that are very schooled with CMYK file preparation, Photoshop, and screen making, this is still a viable print process. This method has become less frequently used daily by the majority of screen printers.

 

Pros:

  • Water and oil based inks

  • Soft hand feel

  • Wet on wet

Cons:

  • Difficult to prepare graphics for output

  • Very limited (white colored garments)

  • Requires advanced screen mesh and printing technique

  • Poor color values, limited to CMYK color gamut

Suggested Tools:

  • Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, etc

  • Rip software for the film output to create halftone.​


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