The invention relates to an azo pigment preparation which is characterized by a content in 4,4′-diaminodicyclohexylmethane, the percentage of the trans,trans-isomer being at least 25%, based on the total amount of 4,4′-diaminodicyclohexylmethane. The azo pigment preparation according to the invention is especially suitable for producing gravure inks having improved optical density, higher luster and no ink show-through in the gravure printing of illustrations.