iGen_DesignersGuide_lowres

Type Color
• Create solid black text with 100% K only for the most dense black. The
iGen3 produces high quality solid text. Compared to offset, black text is
especially sharp due to the iGen3 black toner being very dense.
• As with any digital or offset printing system, saturated text presents the
best appearance. When a tint is used, the halftone screen may be visible
on the edge and cause a jagged appearance. Text containing at least
one ink of 100% C or M or K presents the best appearance with solid,
rich colors. The examples in Figures 3-1 and 3-8 show some samples
of text reproduction.
• RGB solid text, such as 100% red, may reproduce as a tint. Define solid
color text in CMYK if possible.
• Avoid mixing RGB and CMYK text color if you want them to match or are
using transparency blending space in either RGB/CMYK keep RGB/CMYK
consistent to that mode.
Design
Figure 3-1 Colored text examples
An example of saturated text
(C91, M55, Y3, K0)
An example of unsaturated text
(C25, M0, Y3, K20)
An example of text containing at least one solid
(C100, M22, Y3, K0)
Examples of gray text
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100
(K only)
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