2. General Uses Stories are typed using Word Processors. Articles are send by journalists by e-mail. Mobile/Smart phones or laptops are used for sending the articles Editorial Staff compile the materials using DTP software

3. Typesetting This refers to setting of the layout of the typed page which makes reading easier. It also involves use of the correct fonts Kerning- Space between individual letters Leading-space between lines Number of characters/line Heading styles Graphic designers are employed to do this job

4. Transmitting Completed pages There are two methods of doing this: The page is printed and burned onto light-sensitive film which is transfered to the printing plant using fax -Transmitted using a WAN -Burned on to CDs -Via satellite systems

5. Computerised plate making -Images from negatives are transferred to printing plates -Ultraviolet light is allowed to pass through the film negatives to expose the printing plate -The light sensitive coating on Aluminum react to develop the image

6. Printing Plate is fixed to the printing press Aluminum plate is rolled aroung the plate cylinder The plate cylinder has ink directed on it. It is rolled against a blanket cylinder which is rubberised Blanket Cylinder presses against the paper Impression cylinder just roles the paper