Printing technology is an important link in the production process of printing enterprises, which directly affects the quality and cost of printed matter. In brochure printing, the selection and implementation of the printing process need to take into account a variety of factors, including paper, ink, printing equipment, number of printing colors, etc. Let's look at what common printing processes are available in brochure printers.

I. Monochrome Printing

Monochrome printing is the most basic printing method, it uses only one color of ink for printing. In brochure printing, monochrome printing is often used for the printing of titles, logos, patterns and other elements. Monochrome printing has the advantages of fast speed and low cost, but the printing effect is relatively monotonous and not rich enough.

II. Two-color printing

Two-color printing is to add one color ink on the basis of monochrome printing. In brochure printing, two-color printing is often used for the combination of characters and patterns, which can increase the level and color saturation of the printed matter. The disadvantage of two-color printing is that the cost is high, and it needs to select a suitable printing plate, otherwise it is easy to have color deviation and other problems.

Three- and four-color printing

Four-color printing is a printing method based on CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). In brochure printing, four-color printing is the most commonly used printing method, it can produce colorful color effect. The principle of four-color printing is to use the combination and change of CMYK four colors to achieve different color effects. In practice, it is necessary to select suitable four-color spot-color plate according to the characteristics and design style of the product to ensure the best printing effect.

IV. Partial UV Printing

UV printing is the process of adding UV oil layer to the surface of printed matter for decoration. In brochure printing, UV printing is often used for text, pattern decoration, can increase the stereoscopic feeling and glossiness of the printed matter. The advantages of UV printing are good decorative effect, fast speed, low cost, but need to pay attention to the UV ink waterproof, UV protection, etc., otherwise will affect the life of the printed matter.

V. Gold and Silver

Gold stamping silver stamping is the process of adding metal foil to the surface of printed matter for decoration. In brochure printing, bronzing silver is often used in text, pattern decoration, can increase the sense of luxuriance and high-grade of the printed matter. The advantages of bronzing and silver bronzing are good decorative effect, fast speed and low cost, but attention should be paid to the quality and adhesion of the metal foil, otherwise the quality and life of the printed matter will be affected.

VI. Knockout

Punching is a process of embossing on the surface of a printed product by using a convex mold. In brochure printing, bumping is often used to highlight text, patterns and enhance the stereo sense. The advantages of punching are good decorative effect, fast speed and low cost, but attention should be paid to the quality and adhesion of the punch, otherwise the quality and life of the printed matter will be affected.

7. Die Cutting

Die-cutting is a process in which a die-cutting plate is made according to a certain shape and position on the printed matter. In brochure printing, die-cutting is often used in text, pattern cutting and typographic adjustment. Die-cutting advantages are fast speed, low cost, but need to pay attention to the production and precision of die-cutting version, otherwise it will affect the printed matter neatness and aesthetics.

VIII. Glazing coating

Glazing coating is the process of adding a bright coating on the surface of the printed matter. In brochure printing, glazing coating is often used to increase the brightness and gloss of the printed matter, can also be used to protect paper and ink. The advantages of glazing coating are good decorative effect, fast speed, low cost, but need to pay attention to the thickness and durability of the bright coating, otherwise it will affect the life of the printed matter.

To sum up,Brochure PrintingFactory have what common printing process including monochrome printing, two-color printing, four-color printing, local UV printing, bronzing silver, punching, die-cutting and glazing coating. The selection and implementation of these processes need to take into account a variety of factors, including paper, ink, printing equipment, number of printing colors, etc. In practice, it is necessary to select the appropriate process combination according to the product characteristics and design style to ensure the best printing effect.

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