Jordan Kim Labels, Packaging & Sustainability Editor at 4OVER4.COM
Jordan is our labels, packaging and sustainability voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
What type of ink does 4OVER4.COM print with?
Answer
Commercial printing uses inks matched to the press and the job. For color reproduction on paper stocks, full-color work is built from the standard CMYK process set, with spot and specialty inks available for particular effects. At 4OVER4 we use soy inks and low-VOC inks, which lowers environmental impact without sacrificing color.
- CMYK process inks: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black combined to reproduce full-color artwork
- Spot and specialty inks: used for exact color matching and finishes on select products
- Greener formulation: soy inks are made largely from renewable soybean oil rather than petroleum, and low-VOC inks reduce harmful emissions during drying
- Cleaner recycling: soy inks are easier to remove when paper is recycled, keeping the recycling stream cleaner
- Same vivid results: you still get rich, accurate full-color printing
- Pairing: eco inks work best alongside FSC-certified or recycled stocks for a fully responsible job
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