The fundamental difference between screens and print, why some colors can never be printed, and how to fix the five most common color problems designers run into.
The physics of ink spreading on paper, how much to expect on each stock, which parts of your design suffer most, and exactly how to compensate before you send the file.
What ICC profiles actually are, which one to use for your paper type, how rendering intents work, and how to embed a profile correctly in every major design application.
Every requirement your file needs — CMYK mode, 300 DPI, bleed, safe zone, black setup, and PDF export — with exact steps for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Canva.
50+ terms covering color science, ink behavior, press techniques, file formats, and ICC standards. Searchable. Bleed, gamut, TAC, dot gain, rendering intent, FOGRA39, PDF/X — all in plain language.