Xerox Phaser EX7750 Reference Guide
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Desktop Color Primer
Color and text
It is not a coincidence that the overwhelming majority of text you see is printed in
black on white paper. Text in black on white is highly legible and is not fatiguing to
read for extended periods. For many color materials, using black text on a white
background and confining color to graphic elements and headings is a good choice.
black on white paper. Text in black on white is highly legible and is not fatiguing to
read for extended periods. For many color materials, using black text on a white
background and confining color to graphic elements and headings is a good choice.
When used skillfully, color text can add flair to documents printed on paper.
This technique is widely used in presentations. When using color text, avoid dazzling
text and background combinations created from primary complements, especially red
and cyan or red and blue; they are visually fatiguing and hard to read. Color text is
more legible when distinguished from its background by a difference in lightness—for
example, dark blue text on a light beige background. In addition, using many different
colors in a string of text makes for a confused appearance and is hard to read. However,
using a single highlight color is an effective way to draw the reader’s eye to selected
words. For color text samples, see the following figure.
This technique is widely used in presentations. When using color text, avoid dazzling
text and background combinations created from primary complements, especially red
and cyan or red and blue; they are visually fatiguing and hard to read. Color text is
more legible when distinguished from its background by a difference in lightness—for
example, dark blue text on a light beige background. In addition, using many different
colors in a string of text makes for a confused appearance and is hard to read. However,
using a single highlight color is an effective way to draw the reader’s eye to selected
words. For color text samples, see the following figure.
When using color text, keep in mind that small font sizes typically do not print in
color with the same sharpness as in black. In most applications, black text prints
exclusively in black toner, while color text usually prints with two or more toners.
color with the same sharpness as in black. In most applications, black text prints
exclusively in black toner, while color text usually prints with two or more toners.
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