Print Media Techniques Overview

Print Media Techniques Overview

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.

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List of Questions16 questions
  1. Question 1

    Which printing technique is specifically known for creating colors or metallic designs?

    • Thermography
    • Flexography
    • Hot Foil Embossing
    • Silkscreen Print
  2. Question 2

    What is the primary advantage of digital printing compared to traditional methods?

    • Higher color diversity
    • Longer production time
    • Use of plates
    • Cost-effectiveness
  3. Question 3

    Which printing technique involves applying varnish to provide a glossy finish?

    • Gravure
    • Lamination
    • Embossing
    • Overprint Varnishes
  4. Question 4

    What is a common application for flexography?

    • Packaging materials
    • Book covers
    • Magazines
    • Greeting cards
  5. Question 5

    Which technique is primarily used to check the density and quality of prints?

    • Thermography
    • Magnifying Glass
    • Densometer
    • Spectrophotometer
  6. Question 6

    Which printing scheme prints both sides of the sheet?

    • Work & Turn Sheetwork
    • Overprint Varnishes
    • Work & Turn Half Sheetwork
    • Silkscreen Print
  7. Question 7

    What is a known characteristic of lithography printing?

    • Does not produce full-color images
    • Involves the oil and water principle
    • Involves spread of ink through water
    • Uses only black ink
  8. Question 8

    Which of the following is NOT a tool used for checking print quality?

    • Magnifying Glass
    • Thermography
    • Spectrophotometer
    • Densometer
  9. Question 9

    Which type of image retains its quality when resized?

    • Raster
    • Duotone
    • Vector
    • Bitmap
  10. Question 10

    What does the term 'image trapping' refer to in printing?

    • Creating overlapping areas to prevent color gaps
    • The process of sending data to a printing plate
    • Using pre-mixed colors for branding
    • Reducing image file size for faster printing
  11. Question 11

    Which color model is primarily used in 4-color process printing?

    • CMYK
    • Duotone
    • RGB
    • HSB
  12. Question 12

    What is the main characteristic of FM screening in printing?

    • Improves image pixelation
    • Larger dots for dark areas
    • Dots arranged in a grid pattern
    • Same size and spacing of dots
  13. Question 13

    Which of the following is NOT a book binding method mentioned?

    • Saddle Stitch
    • Zigzag
    • Gate Fold
    • Double Parallel Half Accordion
  14. Question 14

    What does PPI measure in relation to images?

    • The number of colors in a palette
    • Image file size in megabytes
    • Pixels per inch in digital images
    • Quality of print resolution
  15. Question 15

    What is a characteristic feature of pantone colors?

    • Pre-mixed colors for precise color matching
    • Custom colors developed in-house by companies
    • Used exclusively for photographic prints
    • Limited to a maximum of five colors
  16. Question 16

    Which printing method involves sending data from a computer to create a printing plate?

    • Flexography
    • Direct Imaging
    • Computer To Plate (CTP)
    • Lithography
List of Flashcards16 flashcards
  1. Card 1

    Vector Image

    Image made of lines, curves, and shapes that maintain sharpness when resized.

    HintThink scalable art, like logos.Memory TipVectors = sharp, scalable
  2. Card 2

    Raster Image

    Image composed of tiny square pixels, quality may suffer when enlarged.

    HintThink of a mosaic. Small square bits.Memory TipRaster = pixels, not scalable
  3. Card 3

    CMYK Color Model

    Color printing process using Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks.

    HintA way to mix colors for printing.Memory TipCMYK = color printing
  4. Card 4

    Halftone Screening (AM)

    Printing method using varying dot sizes to represent different shades.

    HintThink of a newspaper photo, a pattern of dots.Memory TipHalftone = dots, AM = newspaper
  5. Card 5

    Image Trapping

    Overlapping colors to prevent gaps between printed areas.

    HintKeeping colors together, preventing color shifts.Memory TipTrapping = preventing gaps
  6. Card 6

    PPI

    Pixels per inch, resolution for computer display images.

    HintA measurement of image resolution for screens.Memory TipPPI = pixels on screen
  7. Card 7

    DPI

    Dots per inch, resolution for printing.

    HintA measurement of image resolution for prints.Memory TipDPI = dots on print
  8. Card 8

    Duotone Printing

    Using two colors (one being black), often used for graphic enhancements.

    HintUsing black and another color for a special effect.Memory TipDuotone = two tones, enhancing shades
  9. Card 9

    Digital Print

    Printing using digital files from a computer to a printer.

    HintFast, efficient, and often high-quality.Memory TipComputer-to-printer
  10. Card 10

    Embossing

    A printing technique creating a sunken effect on materials.

    HintUsed to create a 3D-like look.Memory TipSunken design
  11. Card 11

    Hot Foil Embossing

    Creates colors or metallic designs, used for security.

    HintMetallic designs, embossing & security.Memory TipMetallic embossing
  12. Card 12

    Lithography (Offset)

    Printing technique using CMYK color split for full-color images.

    HintUses oil and water principle.Memory TipCMYK color spread
  13. Card 13

    Flexography

    Printing for packaging materials (often plastic).

    HintCommon for flexible packaging.Memory TipPlastic packaging
  14. Card 14

    Silkscreen Printing

    Printing technique used on various materials like glass and clothing.

    HintPrints on different things and various shapes.Memory TipDifferent forms
  15. Card 15

    Densitometer

    A tool to measure print density and quality in the pressroom.

    HintChecks print quality in the printing room.Memory TipPrint pressroom tool
  16. Card 16

    Spectrophotometer

    Checks for color registration of various colors & spot colors.

    HintAnalyzes spectral qualities of color.Memory TipColor analysis tool