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.

Basic info

Basic information about offset printing.

relief printing — Printing is described as the method of transferring ink onto paper (or additional substrate) simply by a printing plate. A number of different printing technologies have already been developed and these can be split into four leading technologies according to the type of image carrier used. Letterpress (Relief) Printing – […]

Leading Printing Techniques for Top Quality Results

20/01/2012 in Basic info tagged Gravure Printing / Leading Printing Techniques / Letterpress printing / Lithography / offset printing / Screen Printing 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