Printing may seem like a thing of the past, but we don’t live in a paperless world and many kinds of documents need to be printed from time to time: application forms, quiz sheets, training materials, wedding speeches. These days, you can even use your phone to print documents if you choose the right printer. If you need to print photos, there are many online services that will do the job for you. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the basics of printing and give you some tips on choosing the best one.
A fine powder lightly sprayed over the surface of coated paper as it leaves the press. Also called dust, offset powder and spray powder. A method of preparing printing plates that uses two levels, with inked areas higher than noninked areas. It keeps ink from adhering to nonimage areas of the plate and helps avoid blurring and smudging of text and images. Also known as flood coating, relief printing and lithography.
The process of printing on fabric, wood and other material. Using digital technology, this process can be used to create designs, logos and artwork. It can also be used to produce small batches of clothing, accessories and other items. It is generally a slower and less cost-effective way to print than conventional methods of printing, but is useful for one-off products, or very detailed artistic or entrepreneurial endeavors. It is not suitable for larger runs.