Offset Lithography Flexography Gravure Printing
The Printing Processes
Lithography Planographic Sheetfed & Web applications Ink & water don’t mix Indirect printing
Lithography
Flexography Relief Printing Flexible Rubber Plates Environmentally sound Least expensive processes
Flexography
Flexography Stack Press Difficult to hold registration Not intended for stretchable substrates Separate printing units stacked vertically
Flexography Inline Press Like stack press but horizontal in design Problems similar to stack
Flexography Common Impression Cylinder Press Units are grouped around impression cylinder Holds registration better Can only print on one side at a time
Gravure Prints from sunken image Direct form of printing High speed High quality Expensive Press Cost / Cylinder
Gravure
Screen Printing Forcing ink through a porous fabric