Economical Printing

By: Jimmy Sturo
Submitted: 2007-01-17 15:35:33
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The conventional definition of printing mainly refers to the reproduction of texts and images, typically with ink on paper with the use of a printing press. The concept facilitates printing on various surfaces, ranging from paper and metal to plastics and fabric. Different techniques are employed for printing on the different substrates. The ink used may also differ from surface to surface.

The ink that is used greatly influences the cost of printing. Water-based and oil-based inks were the first types of ink used in the traditional printing processes. However, today, hybrid inks have been developed, which offer a more cost-effective solution to all printing needs.

The right printing technique should be chosen, as it not only affects the cost of printing, but also the final output. The main types of printing include flexography, gravure, screen-printing, lithography, and digital printing. Flexography is ideal for long printings, where as the gravure method proves very economical for newspaper printing. On the other hand, screen-printing proves very economical for printing on different fabrics, and for making banners. The lithography method is considered to be the most economical for commercial printing, whereas digital printing can be used for color jobs, though not suitable for mass production.

Although printing can be done on a variety of surfaces, printing paper is the most extensively used option, and is available in various qualities. The qualities in printing paper are available in different cost ranges and finishes, which can be used for various purposes. Thus, it is necessary to choose the right quality of paper to achieve the best output at an economical cost. As a paper used for printing brochures is not suitable for handbills, it will not be economical.

The purpose of the printing job should be carefully analyzed before selecting the print method. The cost-effectiveness of the process should be evaluated to get the best value for the money and the optimum print quality as output.

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