For smaller quantities (under 500) it is usually most economical to go with a photocopier or digital color copier. There are usually limitations to certain types of paper and specifications. If you need larger runs (500 or more) or specific requirements (i.e. high gloss paper, foil stamping, full bleeds, etc.) the offset printing press may be the best (or only) choice.

For very short runs, desktop inkjet and laser printers are often able to produce high-quality materials at an economical price. If you only need 200 postcards, 100 flyers and 10 posters, for instance, you are better off doing them on an inkjet or laser printer, either your own or a local copy shop's. For longer runs, it is usually desirable to engage the services of a digital or offset printer.

I have self pulished my first childrens book and have more to follow at a later date. I have just found out from a book reviewer that I need a ISBN number. Do you know where I can go to get one or two for a reasonable price and how much it would cost. I know that I need one now to sell in bookstores. I have a web site about my iguana that is the star of my book.......

It is a process which uses an etched thin, flexible metal plate that fits to a curved cylinder. The inked image is transferred, or offset, from this plate to a revolving rubber covered cylinder, which in turn transfers the image to the paper/board.

Yes. In fact, the last time I made a traditionally enlarged negative via wet processing was in early 1992.

Of course you can! That's precisely the reason why we give you the option of publishing your logo in 5 different formats-TIFF, JPG, GIF, EPS and PNG. Through the 'Publish Logo' option in the top menu, you can specify and select the format you want your logo to be published in. The high resolution EPS format is ideal for printing purposes. It is a vector format, which means you can scale or reduce your logo as you like without fear of distortion.

Consistent high image quality– sharper & cleaner.The advantages of offset printing include: · Consistent high image quality – sharper and cleaner than letterpress because the rubber blanket conforms to the texture of the printing surface.· Usability on a wide range of printing surfaces in addition to smooth paper (e.g.,non absorbent substrate)· Quick and easy production of printing plates.

Ink Colors.Commercial offset printing (also known as offset lithography) utilize four basic ink colors: CMYK. Dots of cyan (blue), magenta (red), yellow, and black (the K) are placed next to each other in specific patterns that trick the eye into seeing millions of colors. Additionally, offset printing can use premixed inks in a variety of specific colors as well as metallic and fluorescent inks. These are called spot colors.

Web offset: An offset process in which paper is fed in the form of reel is called web offset printing. There are two types of web offset printing b. UV offset : An offset printing process in which UV curing inks/ hybrid inks are used for printing on non absorbent substrate.

Both methods have their uses and determining which way to go should realistically depend more on your individual needs than anything else. Offset printing your book in large quantities has a definite “economy of scale” advantage that typically results in a much lower “per book” cost. The larger your print run, the larger your aggregate benefits.

Offset printing works with all types of line art, close registration of ink colors, bendays, half tones, duo-tones, and 4-color process images. This process is ideal for full ink coverage, reverses, and bleeds. With letterpress, the ink is impressed on the paperboard or tissue sheet. It works best with simple messages and designs of 1 to 2 colors.

It depends. It is important to realize that the Offset printing and Silkscreen printing are two processes fundamentally different. They are used for different purposes. Offset printing will be used for complex artwork with gradual colours and many details. And Silkscreen printing will be used for simpler artwork with a precise number of colours. For further details, please refer to question #12, "What is the difference between offset printing and silkscreen printing?"

First of all, Silkscreen and Offset printing do not refer to the same colour guides. Silkscreen printing is done refering to the Pantone (or HKS) color reference. On the other hand, Offset printing refers to the CMYK color reference.

Printing black by overlaying cyan, yellow and magenta ink in offset printing has three major problems. First, coloured ink is expensive. Replacing coloured ink by black ink - which is primarily carbon - makes economic sense. Second, printing three ink layers causes the printed paper to become quite wet. If three inks can be replaced by one, the ink will dry more quickly, the press can be run faster, and the job will be less expensive.

Most high-end printing today is done digitally. It provides a way to create an image with much more exacting quality than was previously possible. Most of the former wet darkroom printing masters have already made the transition to digital and are much happier with the result.

Business cards…………………………….500, 1k, 2500, 5k Regular Postcards…………………………1k, 5k, 2500, 5k, 10k Jumbo Postcards…………………………..1k, 5k, 2500, 5k, 10k One of the benefits of Offset printing is that it is very cost effective for printing jobs of quantities of 2000 or greater.