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.

Kodak Trendsetter — For many generations Kodak was synonymous with the term of photo movie and cameras. Today he is known for the thermal image setters of offset plates (CtP devices), and plates for offset printing, but did you know that Kodak with his solutions is involved in 50% of packaging in the […]

Kodak and the Bright Future of Packaging Production

23/06/2013 in Basic info tagged ctp / Kodak Flexcel Direct / Kodak Magnus / Kodak Trendsetter / Prinergy Evo / thermal image setters / thermal platesetters by vlad682000

halftone example — Reproduction of colorful originals in modern printing industrial techniques is possible by using raster, through which a continuous original tone value are converted in raster dots of different sizes and shapes, but equal density of opacity. The impression of halftone is provided by optical additive synthesis of raster dots. The […]

Halftone Raster Reproduction-Possibilities in Printing

04/09/2012 in Basic info tagged Contact / digital / grained / HALFTONE RASTER REPRODUCTION by vlad682000

We are witnessing a growing need for good design. Today for everyone who is participating in the market competition is clear that winners are those who are attractive, distinctive, and memorable and those that offer a clear vision and promise. The crowded market products are similar to each other and […]

The Secret of Successful and Effective Design

14/04/2012 in Basic info tagged art design / design solutions / graphic design / typography by vlad682000

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