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• Producing Casebound Books 02-24-2014
  The sequence of steps in binding hardcover books is shown in Figure 6-1. These steps remain the same whether books are bound by hand or by machine.
  FOLDING SIGN…Read More
• The Thickness of Printing Paper List 09-05-2013
  NameThickness/mmNameThickness/mm80g art paper0.065105g matt coated paper(Kraft paper)0.09105g art paper0.085128g matt coated paper0.12128g art paper0.105157g ma…Read More
• Perfect Binding 09-04-2013
  Perfect binding is often used, and gives a result similar to paperback books. National Geographic is one example of this type. Paperback or soft cover books are…Read More
• Saddle Stitch Binding 08-30-2013
  Fold the impression (cut or uncut) into several folds according to page number and sequence. The fold with multi-pages is called a signature of book-block. Afte…Read More
• Glossy Art Paper 08-29-2013
  Quality and rather heavy two-side coated printing paper with smooth surface. The reproduction of fine screen single- and multicolor pictures ("art on paper") requires a paper that has an even, well closed surface and a uniform ink absorption.…Read More
• Technical Points of Screen Printing for CD/DVD 04-25-2024
  The screen printing process for CDs/DVDs has several main characteristics:
  1. Thick Ink Layer
  In color halftone screen printing, the thickness of the ink layer affects the depth of the color, the degree of color gamut reproduction, and the size of co…Read More
• Things to Consider Before Printing 04-24-2024
  Here we'll discuss the preparations before printing in detail, covering various aspects that need attention. Pre-print considerations should encompass paper selection, ink choice, and process selection, among other factors.
  1.Printing Method Selecti…Read More
• How to Choose High-Quality Printing Ink? 04-22-2024
  Any color is represented by three characteristics: hue, lightness, and saturation. Therefore, these three factors must be considered in the color matching process. Although theoretically black absorbs light, black ink still has gloss.
  Ink is made by …Read More
• Prepress Process for Self-Adhesive Label Printing 04-19-2024
  1. Prepress design requirements for self-adhesive labels are as follows:
  (1) Understand the production process route.
  (2) Use spot colors more often to compensate for the deficiencies of four-color printing in color application. Colors should be conc…Read More
• Control of Dampening Solution in Offset Printing 04-18-2024
  In offset printing, the dampening solution is applied to the printing plate by the dampening rollers, wetting the non-image areas of the plate while repelling water from the image areas. The image areas subsequently attract ink when ink is applied to…Read More
• Familiarity with Common Additives in Water-based Ink 04-17-2024
  In water-based inks, common additives include pigments, pH stabilizers, drying retardants, defoamers, and diluents. It is important to be familiar with the characteristics and usage of these additives in printing.
  1. Pigments are used to deepen color…Read More
• The Craft of Offset Ink Mixing 04-16-2024
  The mixing of ink is a crucial task in offset printing, as its quality directly impacts the printed product. Since vibrant colors, good brightness, and accurate hues are fundamental requirements for offset printing products, achieving this necessitat…Read More
• 4 Common Misconceptions in Adjusting Offset Printing Ink Suitability 04-15-2024
  During production, it is often necessary to adjust the suitability of the ink used to meet the printing needs of different products and paper types. Adjusting ink suitability is achieved by adding appropriate additives to the ink. Due to varying unde…Read More
• Analysis of Reverse and Straight Fur Phenomenon in Offset Printing 04-14-2024
  I. Definition of Reverse and Straight Fur
  When printing solid areas, lines, or text, there may be fuzziness at the edges of the graphics. This is commonly referred to as reverse or straight fur. Fuzz pointing towards the bite edge is called reverse f…Read More
• Detailed analysis of the main technical parameters of flexographic water-based ink: 04-11-2024
  Composition of Water-based Ink:
  Water-based ink is composed of water-based high molecular resin and emulsion, organic pigments, water-soluble solvents, and related additives through physical and chemical processes, without volatile organic solvents, …Read More
• Five Key Standards for Assessing Printing Ink Quality 04-09-2024
  Drying Speed
  The drying speed of ink typically affects printing quality and can lead to various printing issues, such as causing dirty backsides of prints or even hindering the smooth progress of web printing. Users commonly express that the drying s…Read More
• The Difference between Spot Color Printing and Four-Color Printing 04-07-2024
  Four-color printing generally refers to the printing process of reproducing various colors of original manuscripts using yellow, magenta, cyan, and black inks. Spot color printing, on the other hand, refers to the printing process of reproducing the …Read More
• Eight Key Points for Saving and Controlling in Gravure Printing Production 04-06-2024
  1.Layout Design
  During the layout design process, strive for the highest quality printing results with the simplest and most rational design.
  (1) For color marks, cutting marks, bag making marks, dot signal bars, and other indicators, use smaller siz…Read More
• What to Do When Offset Printing Encounters Ghosting and Ink Bars? 04-05-2024
  When using offset printing machines, issues such as ghosting and ink bars often arise. Here, we will analyze the causes of these problems and provide solutions for readers' reference.
  Paper Tape Tension
  Paper tape tension is a crucial factor in ensu…Read More
• Paper Weight - Let’s End the Confusion 03-23-2017
  In an effort to help eliminate the "Paper Weight" confusion problem,
  we have compiled the comprehensive table listed below.
  Now you can compare various types of paper and their "Equivalent Weights."…Read More