What is digital printing?
Digital printing is the process of printing digital-based images directly onto a variety of media substrates. There is no need for a printing plate, unlike offset printing. Digital files such as PDFs or desktop publishing files can be sent directly to the digital printing press to print on paper, photo paper, canvas, fabric, synthetics, cardstock, and other substrates.
Digital printing vs. offset printing
Digital printing differs from traditional, analog printing methods–such as offset printing–because digital printing machines do not require printing plates. Instead of using metal plates to transfer an image, digital printing presses print the image directly onto the media substrate.
Types of digital print media
Digital printing machines can print on everything from thick cardstock, heavyweight papers and folding cartons to fabric, plastics and synthetic substrates. T-shirt printing is a very popular digital printing application, and some digital printers can print on other fabrics besides T-shirts, including linen and polyester. As well as Engraving – design on a hard, flat surface, and foiling – special printing process, as a result of which you can see shiny, iridescent lettering or picture.
Benefits of Digital Printing
Digital printing has a wide range of benefits and perks;
- Ability To Make Small Print Runs
- High Quality Printing
- Fast Turnaround Time
- Lower Cost Per Unit
- Easy To Provide Printed Proof
