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production printing
lithography
Lithography was first introduced in 1796 when limestone and wax was used to create printing blocks. The modern way has just advanced the technology within the process and now use laser etching on metal plates to acquire the negatives needed for the process.
inking rollers
dampening rollers
plate cylinder
offset cylinder
stock
impression cylinder
Offset lithography is used for a an extensive range of printed products, mainly focusing on paper based. Posters, books, maps, newspapers and packaging are the main products using the process. The process if best for mass produced items which results in lower overall costs of production due to the plates and initial set up being the most costly part of the process.