Tuesday 28 September 2010

Lorenzo told us some things...

PRINTING

1.Rotary
2.Digital
3.Screen
4.Pad

1.Rotary-
Offset Lithography -
Etched Alluminium plates wrapped around cylinder.
Largely Paper based. Limited by flexibility of material.
Web Offset Lithography-
For larger, longer print runs.
Rotogravure - More Refined, Denser ink coverage, Deeper etching, Copper plates. More expensive to run but lasts longer. (floor coverings and magazines
Flexography -
Rubbery Plate, Used for variety of materials. Not as accurate but cheaper.
2.Digital-
Ideal for short runs
RIP - Rastor Image Processor
3.Screen -

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