Impact on Society and Enviroment

Question 1

BENEFITS OF DTP TO DESIGNER

Answer 1

Layouts can be created on a grid using snap to grid and guidelines to improve accuracy.

Images can be edited and manipulated easily.

Visuals can be sent electronically for the client approval, saving time.

Question 2

BENEFITS OF DTP TO INDUSTRY

Answer 2

Graphics can easily be exported from remote locations around the world.

The time it takes to design and publish a documents is reduced.

Modifications can be quickly and easily made using DTP tools.

Question 3

SOY INK AND WAX INK

Answer 3

Soy ink is not 100% biodegradable as it uses pigments, but it is more environmentally friendly as it is made from soy beans.

Wax ink can produce high quality prints and don’t smudge. They also print faster.

Question 4

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF 3D PRINTING

Answer 4

It is easier to create more complex models and shapes.
They are energy efficient which reduces the overall environmental impact of production.
They can use recycled materials and plastics.

It is very costly.

Question 5

TYPES OF PRINTER

Answer 5

Inkjet - Inexpensive, reliable. Cost of ink is high. Photo quality prints with good colour quality.

Laser - Schools, offices, universities. High volume printing. Come in monochrome or colour. Colour can appear washed out in colour laser printers.

Offset lithography - Prints thousands of copies, useful for companies.

Question 6

ADV OF PRINTING

Answer 6

Quantities of paper and ink can be controlled digitally to minimise waste.

More energy efficient than previous methods.

Creates thousands of skilled jobs.