Papers And Boards Printing Processes

Question 1

Screen printing

Answer 1

Screen has open areas for ink to pass through
Different screen for each colour
Slow
High cost per piece
Small print runs

Posters, display boards, t-shirts

Question 2

Flexographic

Answer 2

4 colour process: CYMK
printed on top of each other in various quantities
Colours need to line up exactly so no blur
Simple cheapest low maintenance
Time consuming to set up
Newspapers carrier bags wallpapers

Question 3

Offset lithographic

Answer 3

Versatile
CYMK + metallic
Medium-long runs
Consistent high quality
Quick easy
Expensive to set up
High running costs

Books business forms magazines packaging

Question 4

Digital printing

Answer 4

Speed efficient
Full colour detailed
Different designs on each page
Versatile
Low and high volumes

Promotional materials business cards
Ideal for mass customisation