What is Offset Printing?
Offset printing is a term that you have probably come across when working with printers. This printing process is the most popular today and is the technique used where the inked image is transferred (aka “offset”) from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing service.
A little history behind this process is that it was actually developed in two versions: by Robert Barclay of England for printing on tin in 1875, and by Ira Washington Rubel (by accident) of the United States for printing on paper in 1903.
Offset printing is best suited for producing large volumes of high quality prints in an economically sound, cost effective way.
Advantages
Advantages of offset printing when compared to other printing methods are:
-Consistently high quality images. This advantage is because the rubber blanket conforms to the texture of the printing surface.
-Easy and quick production of printing plates.
-Longer printing plate life because there is no direct contact between the plate and the printing surface.
-Cost. Offset printing is the cheapest method to produce high quality printing in large printing quantities.
Of course, there are disadvantages and other methods to choose from, but offset printing is a great option for high volume jobs because of the efficiency, cost advantages, and quality.
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