Designing for White Ink

ALL WHITE INK OPTION (Easy Level)

  • This is the simplest way to print in white ink—no spot channels, no advanced software needed.

    • White Ink Only Prints your entire design (shapes, graphics) using white ink exclusively. You can use varying percentages of white—from light/tinted effects to 100% opaque—for creative control.
    • White Text We recommend text to be 100% black (100% K). Avoid very thin or small text.

     

    File Setup Requirements

    • Design your file using black ink only (100% black = 100% white ink on press).
    • Text should be 100% black
    • No spot colors or special channels required.
    • Submit as a standard CMYK PDF.

    For step-by-step instructions and examples, download the detailed PDF guide.

                                    

Your file looks like this:   Your envelope looks like this!
Envelope Print File Example Black and white stationery set with envelopes and cards on a light gray surface.


🌿Printable PDF-Designing for White Only

WHITE INK + CMYK (Advanced Level)

  • White Ink 100% + CMYK – 

Prints 100% opaque white behind all CMYK elements (except true black areas). This underlay preserves color vibrancy and prevents the paper from showing through colored inks.

  • White Ink Varied % + CMYK

Gives full control: Apply varying percentages of white ink as standalone elements or selectively behind specific CMYK areas. You decide exact placement and opacity levels.

Important Note: 

  • Advanced white ink requires proper file setup (e.g., spot channels for white). It is not compatible with our complimentary variable data merge service.
  • For detailed setup instructions, including software-specific steps, download the PDF guide.


🌿Printable PDF- White Ink+ CMYK Advanced Options