In today’s digital age, when most people prefer to read news digitally, there are still some people who depend on newspapers. For them, the beginning of the morning is incomplete without tea and newspaper. Newspapers have changed a lot over time, such as their content and layout, but some things still remain the same.
The mystery of the colored dots on newspaper pages
When you read a newspaper, you must have seen four small colored circles at the bottom of its pages. Have you ever wondered why these dots are there and what is their purpose? These colored dots are at the bottom of every page, but do you know what they are for?
purpose of colored dots
These circles are there to ensure correct color alignment during the printing process. You may remember hearing about the primary colors: red, yellow, and blue, which cannot be made by mixing other colors. However, many types of colors can be made by mixing these three colors. This principle is followed in printing technique, in which black color is added as the fourth color.
Importance of CMYK model
The four colored dots in newspapers represent the CMYK model. ‘C’ means Cyan, ‘M’ means Magenta, ‘Y’ means Yellow, and ‘K’ means Black. The CMYK model is important for printing color images and headlines in newspapers. During the printing process, separate plates are used for these four colors. It is important that these plates are properly aligned so that the images become clear and vibrant. If the plates are not aligned correctly, printed images may appear blurry or in incorrect colors.
This process is not limited to newspapers only
This process is not limited to newspapers only; It is also used in books and magazines. The CMYK color model was first introduced by the Eagle Printing Company in 1906, and has since become a standard in the printing industry. Thus, these tiny colored dots are not only part of newspapers, but they are also an important technical tool to ensure high quality in the printing process.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 14, 2024, 18:15 IST
