Glossary

Spot colour refers to a specific colour that is used in printing, typically in addition to the standard four-colour (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) printing process. Spot colours are mixed using a specific formula of ink, rather than being created by the blending of different ink colours during the printing process.

Spot colours are often used in adhesive label printing to ensure accurate and consistent reproduction of specific brand or company colours. Spot colours are also useful when printing on substrates that are difficult to print on using process colours, or when printing metallic or fluorescent colours that cannot be produced using process colours.

To print a spot colour, the printer must first create a custom colour mix using the specific ink colour and formula specified by the client. The printer must then ensure that the spot colour is accurately registered with the other colours in the design, to ensure accurate printing and colour matching.

Overall, spot colours are an important tool in adhesive label printing, allowing for accurate and consistent reproduction of specific colours, and providing a versatile option for printing on a wide range of substrates and materials.