Processes Flashcards
1
Q
List 4 4 printing processes
A
Lithography
Flexography
Screen Printing
Gravure
2
Q
Lithography
A
most common (70%) type of printing
CMYB - colours broken into cyan, magenta, yellow, blac
fast, economic, good quality
expensive if not bulk
3
Q
Flexography
A
for printing of foil, plastics and other packaging (flexible materials)
cheap after set up, fast
High set up costs, limited quality
4
Q
Screen printing
A
Tshirts and unusual shaped plastics
High quality with simple designs
Long drying time, must be stencilled, limited designs
5
Q
Gravure
A
Stamps, magazines, greetings cards, high quality photographic images
High quality, dries immediately
Dries immediately
