Print technology

Question 1

RGB

Answer 1

Red Green Blue additive mixing

Question 2

CMYK

Answer 2

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black for four colour printing

Question 3

Laser Printer

Answer 3

Economy of print run: laser printers are sufficient to run 200 pages a week.

Question 4

Resolution for a laser printer

Answer 4

can print 600dpi but a high-end printer can print up to 2400 dpi

Question 5

Registration marks

Answer 5

Used to ensure precise alignment of multiple plates for each individual colour.

Question 6

Edge to edge printing

Answer 6

Full bleed or edge to edge printing is when the graphics extend to the physical edge of the paper on all edges.

Question 7

Bleed

Answer 7

Used when extending the graphic to reach the edge of the paper. Normally 3mm or 5mm.

Question 8

offset-Lithography

Answer 8

4 colour printing is the most common commercial method and requires printing on OS (oversized) paper which is then trimmed to size

Question 9

Wide format printing

Answer 9

Wide format printing usually employ inkjet print technology to produce the printed image.

Question 10

Advantages of wide format printing

Answer 10

No need to create metal plates for various colours. High quality printing. Small print runs.

Question 11

Inkjet printer

Answer 11

ideal for personal computer. Low volume printing as printer is slow.
Paper used with inkjet printers needs to be heavier so the ink does not soak into the paper.