Printing

• What does CHYK stand for in printing?

  Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black (K)
• What is a key advantage of flexography?

  It is cheaper than other printing processes
• What types of products are commonly printed using flexography?

  • Newspapers
  • Comics
  • Catalogues
  • Labels
  • Courier bags
  • Wallpaper
  • Gifts
• What is the role of the impression cylinder in flexography?

  It applies pressure to the substrate
• What is a docker blade used for in flexography?

  To control ink flow
• What is the function of the rubber plate in flexography?

  It transfers ink to the substrate
• What are the advantages of flexography?

  Low cost, long runs, good quality graphics
• What is a disadvantage of flexography?

  Plates need replacing frequently
• Why is changing plates in flexography time-consuming?

  It requires careful alignment and setup
• What is the main substrate used in offset lithography?

  Paper
• What is a key advantage of offset lithography?

  Consistently high image quality
• What is a disadvantage of offset lithography?

  Expensive setup and running costs
• What type of print runs is offset lithography suited for?

  Higher volumes of 1000 or more
• Why do printing plates in offset lithography have a long life?

  They only contact the softer printing blanket
• What type of substrate is offset lithography only suitable for?

  Porous substrates
• What is the main feature of screen printing?

  The screen has open areas for ink
• Why is a different screen required for each color in screen printing?

  Each color needs a separate stencil
• What type of printing process is gravure?

  Rotary printing process
• How is the image created in gravure printing?

  Image is engraved or etched onto cylinder
• What items are typically printed using gravure printing?

  Posters, display boards, textile t-shirts
• What is gravure printing commonly used for?

  High volume printing like packaging
• What is an advantage of screen printing?

  Minimal setup costs with basic screens
• What is a disadvantage of screen printing?

  It is a slow process with high costs
• What is a key advantage of gravure printing?

  Excellent print quality and high speed
• What is a disadvantage of gravure printing?

  Not economical for small print runs
• How does the setup cost of screen printing compare to gravure printing?

  Screen printing has minimal setup costs
• What is the difference in print quality between screen printing and gravure printing?

  Gravure has better print quality than screen
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of screen printing?

  Advantages:

  • Minimal setup costs
  • Simple printing process

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Slow process
  • High cost per product
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of gravure printing?

  Advantages:

  • Excellent print quality
  • High printing speed

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Not economical for small print runs
  • Expensive setup costs for cylinders