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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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