WHAT IS DIGITAL PRINTING (unit 4)

WHAT IS DIGITAL PRINTING

 Digital printing refers to methods of printing from a digital based image directly to a variety of media. It usually refers to professional printing where small run jobs from desktop publishingand other digital sources are printed using large format and or high volume laser or inkjetprinters.

Digital printing has a higher cost per page than more traditional offset printing methods but this price is usually offset by the cost saving in avoiding all the technical steps in between needed to make printing plates.

On Demand Printing

Digital printing also allows for on demand printing, short turn around, and even a modification of the image (variable data) with each impression. The savings in labor and ever increasing capability of digital presses means digital printing is reaching a point where it will match or supersede offset printing technology's ability to produce larger print runs at a low price.

 Quicker and Less Expensive

The main difference between digital printing and traditional methods such as lithography,flexography, gravure, or letter press is that no printing plates are used, resulting in a quicker and less expensive turn around time. The most popular methods include inkjet or laser printers that deposit pigment or toner onto a wide variety of substrates including paper, photo paper, canvas, glass, metal, marble and other substances. The four main digital printing presses are the Canon imagePRESS, HP Indigo, Xerox iGen and Kodak Nexpress all have their points of differences and advantages.

 PRINT ON ANY MEDIA

With digital printing you can print any surface like, T-Shirts, Mugs, Posters, Key Chains,  Teddy Bears,  Magnets, Mousepads, Tea Coasters,  Puzzles, Shoulder Bags etc. Using Digital Banner Inkjet Printer you can print on canvas, PP paper, translites, silver & golden film and other items.

Customized Printing

capable to deliver exclusive design solutions and customized printing for textiles printing solutions on specified fabrics as per the requirements. Good for printing for company logo, theatre stage design, individual designs and contract collections, each and every assignment.

SOME TYPES OF DIGITAL PRINTING

Digital Saree Printing

Digital Ink Printing

Digital Fabric Printing

Digital Color Printing

Digital Screen Printing

Digital Textile Printing

Digital Image Printing

Customized Digital Printing

Textile Jet Printing

FLEX PRINTING OR FLEXOGRAPHY

Flexography (often abbreviated to flexo) is a form of printing process which utilizes a flexible relief plate. It is basically an updated version of letterpress that can be used for printing on almost any type of substrate including plastic, metallic films, cellophane, and paper. It is widely used for printing on the non-porous substrates required for various types of food packaging. it is also well suited for printing large areas of solid color.

Flex printing is a profitable business - Flex printing is a profitable business venture and there are two ways through which you can do flex and banner printing business. You require a business project report before you start doing the project.

The first option is to secure a retail space having sufficient area to do your business; this is the place where you will set up your entire business. The next, you can do is secure a comparatively small space where you can make it as your designing area. Leave a separate place for keeping your machinery or rent a place especially for machinery that is not too expensive. you can even set up a printing unit in your house itself.

Flex and banner printing is increasing in India, the growth is happening at a steady pace due to the heavy rise in demand. It is the mode of advertisement that will never go out of fashion. Outdoor and indoor advertising both require flex printing. There is growing demand from major metro cities across India such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

Most of the customers for flex printing business are from regional and national political parties. These banners are required by these parties for setting up programs and rallies on a regular basis.

DIGITAL VINYL PRINTING

The printing industry has undergone huge changes in the past 20 years, with advancements in technology providing more printing options and capabilities than ever before. In most cases, digital vinyl printing has now superseded screen printing and wide format printing has also gone main stream, as it is no longer the expensive and tricky process it once was. Vinyl printing provides photo quality print. It cost around 25 INR per sq. feet in Indian market.

Vinyl is a synthetic plastic material that has the most uses compared to any other plastic in the world. Vinyl printing is a form of Outdoor promoting approach for advertising. Vinyl printing is the rising demand in the market. Digital vinyl printing offers large format, full color printing which can be laminated or shape cut. Used for everything from vinyl and PVC banners, T shirts, to car wraps, wall coverings and exhibition displays; vinyl printing offers a flexible high quality solution for decorating cars, buildings and windows, both internally and externally.

Advantage

Designed to last – Vinyl printing uses durable, waterproof, scratch-resistant inks, which means it’s perfect for creating a wide variety of internal and external signage. Vinyl materials are capable of enduring everything from heat and sunshine to cold and wet weather, making them a sound investment.

Cost-effective – If you’re going to offer vinyl-printed banners, signs or wraps to your customers, you need to know you’re going to make a reasonable profit. Vinyl printing is so cost-effective, that businesses of all sizes can afford to purchase vinyl marketing materials – just make sure you purchase the most efficient printer possible.

Quality is amazing – Photo-quality images are printed with ease. Digital printing technology means that every vinyl product looks professional, colorful and high quality.

Printing on T shirts - Vinyl printing is amazing because it comes in multiple colors and textures. Glitter, flock, glow in the dark are just a few types that can make garments unique. This method is also an alternative option when design has multiple colors. Vinyl printing uses vinyl to create graphics on a T-Shirt.