5 Different Types Of Printing And Their Uses In The Industry

Printing technology is used at every step of transferring handwritten or dictated script to media such as paper.  Paper is the most preferred printing media but advanced printing technology and digital revolution has now ensure that  printing can be done on other medias like cloth, polythene, cardboard, board, banners, flex banners etc. Printing is done in a press which is fully equipped with latest printing technology, printers, computer software, and drawing and printing skills.

The revolutionary changes in printing technology has given substantial boost for advertising as latest printing technologies have made it possible to print texts and images in vibrant colours.

A contemporary printing company Dubai can be a great asset for your advertising business as it can provide you stunning media printing which is a delight to watch and read.

What types of printings presses operate in the market?

Printing presses come in several categories and they are:

1. Offset printing or lithography
2. Digital printing
3. Screen printing
4. Flexographic
5. Large format printing
6. 3-D printing
7. LED UV

Each of the above mentioned printing methods are effective for various media advertising or printing. They have their capabilities and non-capabilities and that is the reason why so many printing methods have been invented.

However the earliest printing technologies still exists though designing and printing is now done by computer software and executed by digital printing presses or printers.

Now let us explain the above mentioned printing technologies and their uses.

1. Offset Printing or Lithography

This is traditional printing technology that uses plates to take impression of printing matter and transfer it on paper and other materials like canvas, cloth, wood etc. it is like a big stamp with pre-composed matter that it transfers on paper when stamped on the substrate. Offset printing is used for printing books, brochures, catalogues and advertising materials. It is also used for printing product labels, folding cartons, fine art, high quality stationery, magazines, newspapers, etc.

2. Digital Printing

Digital printing is done with the help of computer software and this contemporary invention allows digital files stored in computer hardware to be printed on paper and other materials using digital printers. Digital printing enables quick printing without the need of preparing the printer as it is already loaded with toner or ink. Digital Printing Press in Dubai use this method for printing mostly used for fine printing, personal documents, and other projects in small scale. The quick turnaround time of the digital printing is its speciality. You can also edit or change printing matter quite easily and quickly.

3. Screen Printing

It is the most common printing method used for producing prints that are vibrant in color and durable, long lasting and high quality prints. It involves the use of a stencil or screen and transferring ink thorugh the stencil. Areas that are not used for passing ink through are blocked and open areas allow inks to go through and transfer on to the substrate or paper and other materials. Screen printing is used extensively by apparel industries. It is also used for printing on caps, tote bags, and customized accessories.

4. Flex Printing

Flex printing is another printing technique which is versatile and efficient and is mostly used for printing labels and packaging materials. Flex printing is ideal for printing on different substrates that like plastic films and paper. In this a raised area containing image on a plate is used to transfer ink to various printing materials that are mentioned above. It is best used for printing on flexible packaging, pouches, plastic bags, wrappers etc

5. Large Format Printing

It is used for printing large size pictures or prints in a large scale. Large formatting printing is generally sued for creating large visual displays like billboards, posters, banners, vehicle wraps etc. 

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