White Ink Printing
White Ink Printing on Dark and Colored Paper
Create striking printed pieces with white ink printing at City Papery in New York City.
White ink can create a distinctive appearance when used on dark, colored, or specialty papers. It can make typography, graphics, logos, and other design elements stand out in ways that traditional dark ink cannot.
City Papery offers white ink printing as part of its professional printing department.
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What Is White Ink Printing?
Traditional printing often relies on the color of the paper as the background and uses darker inks to create contrast.
White ink works differently.
Printing white elements onto a colored or dark sheet can create a dramatic design effect.
White ink can be used for:
- Text
- Logos
- Monograms
- Illustrations
- Decorative elements
- Patterns
- Borders
White Ink on Specialty Paper
White ink is particularly interesting when paired with City Papery's specialty paper selection.
Consider white ink on:
- Black paper
- Dark blue paper
- Dark green paper
- Burgundy paper
- Gray paper
- Colored cardstock
- Specialty textured paper
The final result depends on the paper and artwork, so we recommend discussing your project with our printing department before production.
What Can We Print with White Ink?
Invitations
- Wedding invitations
- Party invitations
- Event invitations
- Save-the-date cards
- RSVP cards
- Announcements
Business Materials
- Business cards
- Branded stationery
- Logos
- Promotional materials
- Specialty marketing pieces
Envelopes & Stationery
White ink can create distinctive designs on selected colored and dark envelopes and paper products.
White Ink for Wedding Invitations
White ink can be especially effective for modern and sophisticated wedding invitations.
For example, a dark or richly colored invitation combined with white typography can create a very different appearance from a conventional black-on-white invitation.
White ink may also be paired with:
- Specialty paper
- Colored envelopes
- Foil stamping
- Letterpress
- Embossing
The appropriate combination depends on the design and paper.
Why Choose City Papery?
Specialty Paper Selection
City Papery offers a wide variety of premium papers in different colors, weights, and finishes.
Printing Expertise
Our team can help you determine whether white ink is appropriate for your particular design.
Multiple Printing Techniques
We offer digital printing, letterpress, foil stamping, thermography, embossing, and white ink printing.
Visit Us in Manhattan
See and feel paper samples at our store at 28 West 38th Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper can white ink be printed on?
White ink can be particularly effective on dark and colored papers, but suitability depends on the specific paper and project.
Can you print white ink on black paper?
White ink is commonly used for designs on dark papers. Contact our printing department to discuss your specific paper and artwork.
Can white ink be combined with foil?
Depending on the project, multiple printing and finishing techniques may be possible.
Can you print wedding invitations with white ink?
Yes. White ink is one of the printing options available for custom invitation projects.
How do I request a quote?
Email print@citypapery.com or call (212) 463-7035.
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