printing types

Question 1

offset lithography

Answer 1

using plates so that only the image part will accept ink. plates are put onto drums that rotate over the paper

Question 2

flexography

Answer 2

raised text and images photo etched onto rubber material which is glued onto steel rollers

Question 3

screen printing

Answer 3

versatile, low cost printing technique of applying a thick coat of ink onto a range of stubstrates e.g. textiles, paper, glass.
the image is transferred onto a meshed screen and rubber squeegee forces ink through open areas

Question 4

tampo/pad printing

Answer 4

used to print on flat, concave or convex surface. ink is applied to the product using silicone pad that wraps around the surface of the part without loss of shape or quality

Question 5

electro-photographic printing

Answer 5

dry on liquid toner applie to paper/card the amount being controlled by varying electrostatic properties

Question 6

inkjet printing

Answer 6

involved spraying electro-statincally charged ink droplets directly onto paper/card, relying on absorption or heat to fix the inks

Question 7

CMYK

Answer 7

Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Black