Do you know which printing should work best for your larger run project? If not, don’t worry!
In this article, we will be discussing everything you need to know about offset printing. At University Printers, we have over 30 years of experience in digital printing services and the graphic/printing industry.
We are an independent and family-owned offset printing shop and digital printing store with a complete range of equipment.
Offset printing is a very commonly used printing process and technique all across the globe. It is primarily designed for mass printing production and for businesses and organizations needing high volume of prints of a consistent quality and at cheaper prices. It is very cost effective and offers the highest possible quality. In offset printing, a variety of paper and ink types can be used in production.
Offset printing can be of different types, the first one is Web Offset. This kind of printing uses continuous paper feeding and the papers are separated and cut after the prints are out. This is commonly used to print high volume productions like newspapers, books, magazines or flyers.
The other kind is the Sheet-fed printing which requires pre cut paper and is less suitable for printing large volumes of production.
The third one is the Quick Set printing which is used primarily for high quality prints like periodicals and trademarks.
You’d be wondering how much the offset printing actually costs? Well, here is a quick formula to calculate the pricing.
Setup + Plates + Print Cost (ink & labor) + Paper Cost + Bindery + Delivery
Offset printing is best suitable for larger and mass production printing as the investment in equipment is significant and worth printing in bulk. Therefore, it is a very cost effective and affordable option in the long-run.
Now that we have learnt about the applications, types and cost of offset printing. Let’s now compare between the two primary methods of printing, digital and offset printing.
In today's scenario, digital printing has advanced hugely but offset printing is still regarded for its exceptional results in crisp, clean and sharp image quality, exceptional results in high-volume jobs.
Therefore, digital printing is best suited when print volumes are low as it lacks the plates that offset printing uses during bulk production. Digital printing has lower set up costs for shorter runs and can produce higher quality as it uses more advanced and better technology.
If you are looking for a reliable and trusted local printing shop that specializes in offset printing for larger run prints, University Printers provides all the printing services you need under one roof. As a family-owned printing store, we proudly serve our clients in areas such as Vancouver, Langley, Abbotsford, Surrey, and Maple Ridge.
To get in touch, call us at 604-533-0053 or email us at info@universityprinters.com. You can also reach us using our contact form as well.