Friday 8 April 2011

Forms of Print technology - Cost / benefit sheet

Gravure (Intaglio) - Skill & Knowledge - Time, patience and you need a steady hand
Cost - Costs a lot because you are paying for expensive paper and machinery
Speed - Slow progress
Aesthetics - Letters go into the paper, that is how it has been printed as an impression on the paper, ink is wiped flat across the sleeve
What technology is needed? - Ink, copper plate, sharpening tools and roller printing.

Letterpress Skill & Knowledge - Need to have precision, patience and an eye of detail
Cost - The cost can be varied, depending on the job that needs to be done.
Speed - Slow
What technology is needed? - Machine, letters, printer and lead

Screen Printing - Skill & Knowledge - Keep focused and detail
Cost - Not that expensive - average
Speed - Slow - time to place each component on machine
Aesthetics - Detailed
What technology is needed? - Dryer, MSDS sheets, presses, wood frames and metal frames

Offset Litho Cost - Cheapest method to produce high quality printing in commercial printing quantities
Speed - Quick and easy production of printing plates
What technology is needed? - Plate, Rubber blanket and ink

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