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Which printing technique is specifically known for creating colors or metallic designs?
Which printing technique is specifically known for creating colors or metallic designs?
What is the primary advantage of digital printing compared to traditional methods?
What is the primary advantage of digital printing compared to traditional methods?
Which printing technique involves applying varnish to provide a glossy finish?
Which printing technique involves applying varnish to provide a glossy finish?
What is a common application for flexography?
What is a common application for flexography?
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Which technique is primarily used to check the density and quality of prints?
Which technique is primarily used to check the density and quality of prints?
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Which printing scheme prints both sides of the sheet?
Which printing scheme prints both sides of the sheet?
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What is a known characteristic of lithography printing?
What is a known characteristic of lithography printing?
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Which of the following is NOT a tool used for checking print quality?
Which of the following is NOT a tool used for checking print quality?
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Which type of image retains its quality when resized?
Which type of image retains its quality when resized?
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What does the term 'image trapping' refer to in printing?
What does the term 'image trapping' refer to in printing?
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Which color model is primarily used in 4-color process printing?
Which color model is primarily used in 4-color process printing?
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What is the main characteristic of FM screening in printing?
What is the main characteristic of FM screening in printing?
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Which of the following is NOT a book binding method mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a book binding method mentioned?
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What does PPI measure in relation to images?
What does PPI measure in relation to images?
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What is a characteristic feature of pantone colors?
What is a characteristic feature of pantone colors?
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Which printing method involves sending data from a computer to create a printing plate?
Which printing method involves sending data from a computer to create a printing plate?
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Study Notes
Digital Print
- From digital file (computer to printer)
- Fast & efficient
- No need for plates
- Cost-effective
- High quantity
Common Establishments
- Embossing (sunken effect)
- Book covers, boxes, greeting cards
- Hot foil embossing
- In colour or metallic
- Security seals, authentication marks
- Thermography
- Small printed text
- Packaging
- Overprint varnishes
- Varnish applied on printed sheets
- Glossy/matt/textured
- Spot coating
- Glossy/matt
- Enhance the appearance of the image
- Used as security feature
Lithography (offset print)
- Colour split CMYK
- Combination of 4 colours creates full colour image
- Oil & water principle
- Ink sticks only to the areas with oil, while water repels in non-image area
Common Uses
- Magazine
- Poster
- Art print
Letterpress
- Die-cutting work
- Used for establishing process of
- Hot foil embossing
- Relief embossing
- Die cut numbering
Flexography
- Producing packaging materials (plastic, card, print thin (30 - 40gsm))
Gravure (direct printing process)
- Used for printing packaging materials
- Currency notes
- Bonds
- Certificates
Silk-screen
- Print on objects like glass, shirt, book cover
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Description
Explore various print media techniques, including digital print, lithography, letterpress, and flexography. This quiz covers their applications, processes, and distinguishing features. Test your knowledge on how each method contributes to the final print product.
