types of printing services
Printing is a process for reproducing text and image, typically with ink on paper using a printing press. It is often carried out as a large-scale industrial process, and is an essential part of publishing and transaction printing.
Ordering print can get pretty complex, what with choosing the right artwork, the right type of materials and ink, the right finishing and binding - not to mention choosing the right printer to help you make all these thousands of little decisions.
To make your job a little easier, we've listed some of the major printing methods used by commercial printers. Here, then, are the most common options open to you.
A popular printing method offered by almost every printer. Used to print any variety of different textured materials, this process uses ink economically and requires little time to set up the press.
Offset printing is a technique that's based on the old adage, "oil and water don't mix." It is used for almost all printing on paper, including newspapers, magazines, brochures, etc. The paper products that are inserted into CD jewel cases are printed using the offset technique, as are almost all alternative cardboard packaging materials.
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