chap 8

Question 1

types of 2d printing

Answer 1

digital printing and offset lithography

Question 2

what is digital printing used for

Answer 2

smaller project

Question 3

what is offset lithography used for

Answer 3

larger project

Question 4

what is the color format that is standard for print design

Answer 4

CYMK

Question 5

types of printing

Answer 5

digital printing
ink-jet printing
laser printing
offset lithography

Question 6

characteristics of digital printing

Answer 6

used fo small print runs (less than 2000 copies)
common types : laser n ink jet painting
affordable and widely available

Question 7

characteristics of ink jet printing

Answer 7

sprays wet ink for bright n intense colors
suitable for large format pieces (billboards and photographers)
slow and not ideal for large quantities
not waterproof

Question 8

characteristics of laser printing

Answer 8

uses dry pigment ink and heat for faster printing
suitable for multiple copies in short time
limited to smaller size (up to a3)
colors darker than ink jet

Question 9

what is offset lithography

Answer 9

used for pro projects
cost-effective for printing more than 2000pieces

Question 10

types of glue and adhesion

Answer 10

rubber cement (fast drying)
spray mount (temporary)
glue stick (easy but not strong)
double side tape (strong but hard to reposition)
superglue (fast n strong but brittle)

Question 11

types of binding

Answer 11

perfect binding (widely used for books)
saddle stitch (pages gathered, folded n stapled)
wire binding (affordable but no look pro)
folds (simple method for brochure, many folding technique)