Different Types of Printing Techniques

1. 1. DifferentTypes of Printing Techniques The Primary PrintingTechniques

2. 2. DIGITAL PRINTING Digital printing, a fast developing technology, is a modern
method of printing without the need for a printing press or the creation of a
printing plate, and includes ink-jet and laser printing. More info on:
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3. 3. Images are sent directly to a printer using graphics software such as InDesign
or Illustrator, and digital files such as PDFs, for printing in an office environment.
It is ideal for on demand printing jobs, variable printing and fine art printing. More
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4. 4. ENGRAVING Engraving creates a raised surface on paper while inking. A metal
die is created with an impression which is cut into the surface and filled with
opaque engraving ink. When pressed against the paper, it creates raised areas
which are coated with ink. More info on: http://abps.net.au/printing-services-gold-
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5. 5. FLEXOGRAPHY Used for product packaging, it uses plastic or rubber printing
plates that are flexible, to print on foil, plastic, brown paper, acetate film and all
types of packaging materials. Typical applications are milk cartons, candy
wrappers, plastic bags, disposable cups and all types of paper such as envelopes,
newspapers and labels. More info on: http://abps.net.au/printing-services-gold-
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6. 6. GRAVURE Commonly used for packaging and labels in extremely large catalog
and magazine runs gravure is a process that is mostly used for fine art prints.
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7. 7. LETTERPRESS Letterpress is the oldest printing technique known, pioneered in
the 15th Century by Johannes Gutenberg. Ink is applied to a raised portion of the
plastic or metal printing plate, which is applied to the paper, leaving an inked
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8. 8. OFFSET LITHOGRAPHY This process of printing uses printing plates on flat
surfaces. Water and ink is applied to the image on a printing plate which is
chemically treated so that only the colors, types and shape on the plate will
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9. 9. REPROGRAPHICS A term for duplication or photocopying images that are a
virtual likeness of the original.The process can be electronic, mechanical or
photographic such as xerography, photocopying, scanning or digital printing. More
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10. 10. SCREEN PRINTING Screen printing is used for printing onT-Shirts and
billboards. It is also used for CD printing and graphics. More info on:
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11. 11. THERMOGRAPHY Thermography is commonly known as “poor man’s
engraving” and is used for stationery printing.A special powder is applied to a
document which adheres to the ink on the paper. More info on:
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