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Overprint Black to Prevent Gaps

Black can sometimes cover up potential gaps

Sometimes black can cover well enough to avoid need for trapping.

Oftentimes you can avoid misalignment or the need to trap by printing black on top of your other colors. Black outlines around objects and black text over color areas are examples. Black doesn't always cover as completely as you might think, but it can be an option.
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