CMYK and PANTONE printing. What is (4+1) or (4+4)?
All printing (inserts/traycards/digipaks,/vinyl jackets etc.) must be set up in CMYK (not RGB). For those unfamiliar with these terms, CMYK printing is a 4 colour process (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black). Together, percentages of each one of these primary colours can make up any colour imaginable. When you see (4+1) on a quote from SAMO, that means you can make use of all 4 (CMYK), i.e., have full colour on the outside of the traycard with one colour (black) on the inside. On the other hand, (4+4) allows your printing to be full colour inside and out. Information on pricing for these different printing options can be requested by going to the QUOTES page (create link here) The CD/vinyl label, which is the CD/12 itself, is printed using a different method. They are silk-screened using pieces of film and Pantone colours. Pantones are very specific, patented colours, which blend CMYK percentages together to create an individual, numbered colour. As an example, Coca-Cola has branded their
