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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transfer of printing ink to the printing substrate — The transfer of offset printing ink to the printing substrate or intermediate carrier through splitting the ink layer is mainly affected by the following parameters: A further factor influencing the layer of ink on the substrate is the absorption properties of the ink in the printing substrate. With both absorbent […]

Offset Printing Inks – Explanation of Ink Transfer

07/12/2011 in offset printing inks tagged ink thickness / ink transfer / offset printing / offset printing inks / offset printing technology / printing substrates / rheological ink properties 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

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

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

painting colors wheel — If you look on a basic color wheel you will see that he is separated on 12 parts (colors): primary, secondary and tertiary colors and their variations in brightness. Primary Colors With Red on top circle of color consists of three primary colors: Red, Yellow and Blue. Those three colors […]

Basic Color Wheel-Understanding Color Theory

29/09/2011 in offset printing inks tagged basic color wheel / offset printing / offset printing inks / offset printing technology by vlad682000

Color bar used for control of ink in offset printing — Print Control Strips in offset printing are used to help printer controlling color through whole process of printing and at the end we have a quality printed product. This control strips are usually put across the edge of the printed sheet containing various test elements for each of the four […]

Maximizing Quality in Offset Printing

20/09/2011 in Offset printing tagged color / control strips / offset inks / offset plate / offset printing / offset printing inks / offset printing technology / printing color strips / registration marks by vlad682000