Printing

Question 1

INK JET PROS AND CONS

Answer 1

Inexpensive
Photographic quality
Can print on different paper types
Quick for short print runs

Ink cartridges are expensive
Liquid ink can take time to dry, smudge
Only print on limited paper sizes like A5,A3

Question 2

COLOUR LASER PROS AND CONS

Answer 2

Printers are inexpensive
Good quality, not photographic
Very quick for short and medium print runs

Can only print on non glass normal paper
Toner is expensive
The expensive fuser and drum also need replaced
Only print to limited paper sizes like A3 or A5

Question 3

SCREEN PRINTING PROS AND CONS

Answer 3

Low cost print for mid volume runs
Bright, vibrant colours
Can print on different materials like fabric

Slow and sometimes messy
Expensive to set up
Liquid ink takes time to dry and can smudge
Cannot print photographs or high resolution graphics

Question 4

WIDE FORMAT BANNER PROS AND CONS

Answer 4

Can print in huge sizes
Photographic quality, including spot colours
Can print on different paper types
Quick for short runs of posters or displays

Liquid ink can take time to dry and smudge
Solvent inks every expensive

Question 5

OFFSET LITHOGRAPHY PROS AND CONS

Answer 5

Low cost for high volume prints
Photographic quality, including spot colours
Can print on different paper types and sizes
Quick for large print runs

Time consuming to set up
Specialist training required
Expensive initial set up costs