Offset & Digital Printing
Offset printer
is a commonly used printing technique in which the inked image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface.
Digital printer
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 publishing and other digital sources are printed using high-volume laser or inkjet printers.
Comparison between Offset and Digital printing:
Comparison
Offset
Digital
Printing Quality
Speed
Low speed (From 3 to 10 days) ↓️
High Speed (From 1 to 24 hour) ↑
Printing Colors
CMYK, Pantone or special Colors
CMYK only
Pricing
High for small quantity, low for big quantity
Low for small quantity, High for big quantity
MOQ
500 to 1000 pieces
1 piece
Brochure
is an informative paper document (often also used for advertising) that can be folded into a template. Types: • Leaflet • Booklet • Bi-fold
Type
Notes
Sample
Leaflet
Leaflet or Tri-fold brochure a kind of open letter or postcard, designed to be given to people, either by hand or by post, inserted in local newspapers for distribution, or left in venues such as shops, restaurants or libraries – anywhere where they will catch someone’s eye.
Specifications:
Sizes: Usually a sheet of A4 paper folded two times or DL size.
Paper: 300 gsm thickness with glossy or matt lamination.
Bi-fold
Half-fold brochures, also known as single fold brochures, have a single fold in the center of the paper. A half-fold brochure has two equal-sized, two-sided panels, resulting in a 4-page brochure.
Specifications:
Sizes: A3 – A4 – A5 – DL
Paper: 300 gsm thickness with glossy or matt lamination.
Booklet
A small, thin book with paper covers, typically giving information on a particular subject.
Specifications:
Sizes: A4 – A5 – A6 or as client request
Cover: 300 gsm thickness with glossy or matt lamination.
Inside pages: 100 gsm Thickness glossy or matt paper.
Stationary
Stationery is a mass noun referring to commercially manufactured writing materials, including cut paper, envelopes, writing implements, continuous form paper, and other office supplies.
- Letterhead
- Business card
- Envelops
- Folder
- Notepad
- Notebook
Business card
Business card there are a lot of styles and printed materials for this item but here we mention the most common style.
Specifications:
– Sizes: as per the approved design
– Paper: usually 350 gsm thickness
– Lamination: glossy or matt.
– Die-cut: as per the approved design
– UV spot: as per the approved design
Envelops
Envelops there are two types of envelops:
Readymade envelopes (Made in paper facorties then printed in printing house).
Handmade envelopes (Full made in the printing house).
Specifications:
– Sizes: DL – C3 – C4 – C3
– Paper: 150 to 200 gsm thickness
– Lamination: glossy or matt (only Handmade envelopes)
– Die-cut: as per the approved design (only – handmade envelopes)
– UV spot: as per the approved design (only handmade envelopes)
Readymade envelopes
Handmade envelopes
Notepad
Notepad usually used for writing the notes internally.
Specifications:
– Sizes: A6 – A5 – A4
– Paper: usually 90 gsm thickness
– Sheets: 50 or 100 sheets
– Die-cut: as per the approved design
Notebook
Notebook usually used for writing the important notes and minutes of the meetings.
Specifications:
– Sizes: A5
– Cover: Hard cover from leather or fabric
– Paper: 100 pages usually 90 gsm thickness
