Offset printing vs digital printing

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Offset Printing

vs Digital Printing

The Answer to all your Questions! Offset printing is a commonly used printing technique where an inked image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to paper.

Ideal for larger volume printing (qty's of 500+)

More consistant colour computer to plate = High quality image

Digital printing is the computerized reproduction technique in which your chosen electronic document is printed directly to the printing surface by the machine.

What is?

Quantity

Great for lower volume printing (qty's of -500)

Quality

Limited to 4 colour process printing

Budget

Cheaper for low volume printing

Price per unit goes down as quantity goes up

Longer setup time, most inks require drying time

Offset printing on the other hand typically runs presses that are 29” and 40” sheets.

business cards, letterhead, catalogs, books/booklets, business forms, flyers, brochures, calendars, invitations and so much more. Wide variety of surfaces including paper, plastic, metal, or wood

SOURCE

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Satyam scan

Satyam, a reputed name itself in the printing industry since 2002.

Faster turnaround less setup time

Time

Digital printing typically runs smaller sheet sizes—typically 19” sheets with some machines going up to 29”

Size

Great for

Materials

Full color 2-sided business cards, color postcards, shower invitations, 32-page bookets with color photos and glossy covers, etc. Limited to paper that can be fed through the printer

Services Designing Pre Press & Post Press Offset Printing Digital Printing Indoor-Outdoor Media Corporate Book Printing Magazine Printing Brochure Printing Commercial Catalogs Printing Wedding Card Printing Flyer Printing Dress Material Catalogs Printing


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