Ink density is the number you get when you add up the values of your CMYK inks. For example: 100c50m50y50k = a density of 250.
Recommended total ink densities change depending on the type of printing your project will be put through so it is important to keep track of this, especially when creating a composite image in Photoshop® or a large black background in InDesign® or Illustrator®. More »