Everything About Offset Printing
Offset printing is a commonly used printing method, especially for printing paper articles such as magazines and newspapers. It is so efficient that it can produce a high volume of work in a concise amount of time. In this article, we'll explore how offset printing works, what it's typically used for, and compare it to other printing methods. How does it work? Offset printing is a type of printing that makes use of an offset plate. The process works by transferring ink from an aluminum plate to a rubber blanket and then onto what you want to have printed. Offset is called "offset" because the printing plate does not transfer the graphics directly onto what you want to print; instead, it transfers onto the rubber blanket first. To prevent the non-graphic areas of printing plates from repelling ink, offset printing machines use a dampening system. It moistens the non-graphic areas so that they do not repel the ink. Depending on how many units need to be printed, other a...