If youâve ever noticed the small colored circles or squares along the edges or bottom of food packaging and wondered about their purpose, youâre not alone. Despite their presence on almost every package, these âprinterâs color blocksâ are not widely understood by consumers.
What Are These Circles?
The colorful circles, often in hues like cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK), are quality control tools used during the printing process. Known as printerâs color blocks, these shapes help printing technicians ensure that the colors on the packaging are accurate, consistent, and vibrant.
Purpose of Printerâs Color Blocks
Ink Color Matching:
Each circle represents a color used in the printing process. Technicians use these to verify that the correct colors are applied and that the ink quality meets standards.
Quality Control:
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