printing processes

Question 1

offset lithography

Answer 1

a paper printing process which is suited to medium-long term runs. has a constant quality, is expensive to set up, but has long lasting printing plates, e.g. magazine

Question 2

flexography

Answer 2

the least expensive paper printing process, it can print on a variety of substrates and is usually high speed. it is also suited for long runs, e.g. newspaper

Question 3

digital printing

Answer 3

a paper printing process used for smaller batch runs, high speed and efficient and is becoming more popular for business offices, e.g. business cards or posters

Question 4

screen printing

Answer 4

a paper printing process used for small batch and one-off production, it has minimal set up costs, e.g. t-shirts