Trapping / Overprint Calculator
Calculate trapping and overprint values to avoid misregistration.
Color Settings
Magenta (M)
Yellow (Y)
Trapping Parameters
0pt0.5 pt2pt
≈ 0.176 mm
Foreground
VS
Background
Simulated Result (indicative)
* Real traps are extremely small and cannot be shown to scale on screen
Analysis
Recommended Action
Choke
Background ➞ Foreground
Actual Trap Amount
0.5 pt
≈ 0.176 mm
Quality Assessment
An excessive trap can produce a visible dark outline
Warning: trap is too wide
Professional Advice
Recommended minimum trap:
0.050 mm (based on press accuracy)
📋 In Illustrator use the Trap panel or Pathfinder > Trap
🎯 Keep small text (under 6pt) in single black or overprint to avoid multi-colour registration
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