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GCR/UCR Simulation

Gray Component Replacement reduces CMY with black

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Warning threshold for total ink coverage

Ink Coverage Guidelines

  • <200%: Safe for most papers
  • 200-280%: Standard for coated papers
  • 280-320%: May cause drying issues on some papers
  • >320%: Risk of bleeding, cockling, slow drying

GCR/UCR Explained

  • GCR (Gray Component Replacement): Replaces equal amounts of CMY with black
  • UCR (Under Color Removal): Only replaces CMY in neutral shadow areas
  • Benefits: Reduces ink cost, faster drying, less ink bleeding
  • Trade-off: May affect color richness in shadows