Offset printing technology | Offset lithography

Offset printing technology is preferred method for printing materials providing lower per-unit costs with the quality for larger print runs.

Yearly Archives: 2011

glossmeter device — Aqueous coatings ( water-based varnishes) are used from commercial printers for a long time giving benefits to final product and to printers in a way of higher gloss of printed product, better rub resistance, smoother feel (elimination or reduction of spray powder), and faster handling of the printed work. Basic […]

Improving Offset Print Quality with Aqueous Coatings

18/10/2011 in Basic info tagged Aqueous coating / offset printing / offset printing technology / varnishing by vlad682000

blanket for printing — Although printing blankets may appear similar on the surface, there are a number of factors to consider when selecting the proper blanket for your press and printing application. Printing blankets have many physical properties that vary depending upon the manufacturer and the blanket style. Characteristics such as: All these properties […]

Key Characteristics of Blankets for Offset Printing

13/10/2011 in sheet feed offset printing tagged blanket characteristics / offset printing / offset printing blankets / offset printing technology by vlad682000

printing press cleaning — There are four basic solvent types for washing up the press. In most cases, the same wash can be utilized for both rollers and blankets. Water-miscible washes The most popular type in the industry, water-miscible (or mixable) washes can generally be blended with 20%-50% water. Featuring moderate drying speeds, these […]

Solvents for Washing Offset Press

13/10/2011 in sheet feed offset printing tagged offset press / offset printing colvents / sheet feed offset printing / washing offset press by vlad682000

graphic diagram of deinking — The ability to deink paper – in other words, to separate ink and coatings from it – is crucial for sustainable recycling of it. Good deinkability is a prerequisite for using used paper to make graphical papers and hygienic paper products. Effective processes are available today for removing aqueous coatings […]

The Importance of Deinking in Sustainable Paper Recycling

11/10/2011 in offset printing inks tagged deinking of paper / offset inks / offset printing inks / offset printing technology by vlad682000

sustainable eco ink for protecting nature — Some of the pigments used in ink contain metallic substances which are harmful to human health and the environment such as cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury. Conventional printing inks are petroleum – based and used with alcohol-based solvents. As alcohol and petroleum evaporate Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted. VOCs […]

Sustainable Printing: Inks and Coatings for the Environment

11/10/2011 in offset printing inks tagged Ecological Printing - Inks and Coatings / offset inks / offset printing inks / offset printing technology by vlad682000

When the color is too weak in offset printing, several problems can occur, leading to low quality final results. These problems can be: Dull or Faded Colors This is problem especially when the job requires shiny, bright, vibrant colors to stand out, such as in marketing materials, brochures, or packaging. […]

The Impact of Weak Color on Offset Printing Quality

07/10/2011 in troubleshooting tagged cmyk rollers / color saturation / offset plates / offset printing / offset printing technology by vlad682000

Plate Blinding Plate blinding in offset printing is a situation when printing plate’s non-image areas (the areas that are meant to remain ink-free) become covered or clogged with ink, causing them to inadvertently accept ink. This results in unwanted marks or faded images being printed in areas where they should […]

Common Offset Printing Problems and How to Solve Them

07/10/2011 in troubleshooting tagged offset plates / offset printing / offset printing inks / offset printing technology / plate blinding chemical by vlad682000

rollers in the offset printing press — The ink roller train consists of an ink fountain with ink keys, an ink distribution blade and roller, a ductor roller and alternating hard and soft distribution rollers. Proper ink distribution begins at the ink fountain. If the blade is nicked, the roller surface scored or pitted, or the fountain […]

Exploring the Components of the Ink Roller Train

05/10/2011 in sheet feed offset printing tagged cmyk rollers / Ink Roller / offset inks / offset printing / offset printing inks / offset printing technology by vlad682000

Color Bar — Density is the level of darkness in a negative or positive film or print,so the measurement of density is called densitometry. An instrument called a densitometer is used to measure the density. Any printing process from the most simple black and white work to complex color work will benefit from […]

Densitometery Used in Printing Process – Great Element for Control

05/10/2011 in sheet feed offset printing tagged Densitometer / offset printing / offset printing technology / Reflection densitometer / Transmission densitometer / x-rite by vlad682000

Slurring refers to a distortion in printed images caused by specific conditions during an offset printing press run. This distortion makes dots or type appear shifted, either laterally or circumferentially, depending on the direction of the slur. Each type indicates distinct issues that require targeted solutions. Slurring in the […]

Understanding Slurring in Offset Printing: Causes, Detection, and Solutions

03/10/2011 in troubleshooting tagged Dot Distortion / offset inks / offset printing / offset printing inks / slurring / troubleshooting by vlad682000