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.

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hot foil printing — Perfectly shiny surface elements in gold, silver, copper, aluminum and metallic colors can be transferred to the substrate by hot foil stamping. A base film is covered with a layer providing the color and a hot-melt glue (adhesive coating layer). The image can be transferred under pressure and heat by […]

Hot Foil Stamping – Perfect Solution for Your Packaging

02/11/2011 in Postpress tagged embossing / hot foil stamping / offset printing / offset printing technology by vlad682000

offset printing machine — Most Used Printing Technology Terms

Terms Relating to Printing Technology – Basic Ones

26/10/2011 in Basic info tagged offset printing terms / printing by vlad682000

aqueous — Printers have known for a long time that some aqueous coatings make an excellent primer for offline UV jobs, but more and more “specialty” jobs require foil stamping, gluing [pocket folders], ink jet [address labels], or the ability to go through a laser printer. Ultraviolet [UV] Coating Almost every high-end […]

How to Print Over Aqueous Coatings Effectively

22/10/2011 in Basic info tagged Aqueous coating / offset printing / offset printing technology by vlad682000

Checking rub resistance on printed cardboard coated with aqueous coating — RUB RESISTANCE When printed materials rub against machinery during finishing operations or against each other during shipping or handling, the printed surface is subject to a rubbing action that tends to wear or scratch the printed surface. Water-based coatings applied over the printed surface help to improve the rub resistance. […]

Most Important Characteristics of Aqueous Coatings

21/10/2011 in Basic info tagged aqueous coatings / offset printing / offset printing technology by vlad682000

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