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CHAPTER DIGITAL PRINTING  DIFFERENTIATION DIGITAL PRINTING OF DIGITAL PRINTING METHOD...

CHAPTER DIGITAL PRINTING  DIFFERENTIATION DIGITAL PRINTING OF DIGITAL PRINTING METHOD a. Xerography b. Large format printing c. Digital high volume d. Dye sublimation XEROGRAPHY LARGE FORMAT PRINTING Definition: Definition: Large format printing refers to the production Xerography, also known as electrophotography, is of large-scale prints using inkjet or UV-cured a dry printing process where an electrostatic ink technology, designed for oversized charge is used to transfer toner onto paper or substrates. other substrates. Process: Process: 1. Design: Create a digital design file. 1. Charging: A photosensitive drum is charged 2. Prepress: Prepare the file for large format with an electrostatic charge. printing. 2. Exposure: The drum is exposed to a laser or 3. Printing: Print the design on large light, creating an image. substrates using inkjet or UV technology. 3. Development: Toner is applied to the charged 4. Finishing: Apply any necessary finishing areas of the drum. touches like laminating or cutting. 4. Transfer: The toner is transferred onto paper. 5. Fusing: The toner is melted onto the paper Features: using heat. High Resolution: Capable of producing high-resolution images. Features: Versatile Media: Prints on various large Fast: Quick setup and printing times. substrates. High Quality: Produces clear and sharp text and Outdoor Durability: Often uses UV inks for images. weather resistance. Cost-Effective: Economical for small to medium print runs. Examples: Banners and billboards. Examples: Trade show displays. Office photocopiers, Vehicle wraps. laser printers, Posters and signage. Office documents, Marketing materials, Packaging. Advantages: Short-run book printing High Impact: Creates visually striking graphics visible from a distance. Advantages: Customizable: Flexible for different sizes No Need for Plates: Reduces setup costs and and materials. time. Durability: Suitable for outdoor and high- Consistent Quality: Provides reliable, high- traffic areas. quality prints. Versatility: Suitable for both color and black- and-white prints.  DIFFERENTIATION DIGITAL PRINTING OF DIGITAL PRINTING METHOD a. Xerography b. Large format printing c. Digital high volume d. Dye sublimation DIGITAL HIGH VOLUME DYE SUBLIMATION Definition: Definition: Dye sublimation is a printing technique where Digital high volume printing involves digital solid dye is converted into gas and embedded presses that handle large quantities of print into the fibers of a substrate, typically fabric. jobs efficiently and quickly. Process: Process: 1. Design: Create and prepare a digital design. 1. Job Setup: Configure digital press settings 2. Printing: Print the design onto a special for high-volume printing. transfer paper using sublimation inks. 2. Data Processing: Prepare files with 3. Heat Transfer: Apply heat and pressure to variable data if needed. transfer the ink from the paper to the 3. Printing: Execute large-scale printing runs substrate. with digital presses. 4. Cooling: Allow the substrate to cool and set 4. Finishing: Perform post-printing tasks the dye. such as binding or cutting. Features: Features: Vibrant Colors: Produces bright, vivid colors. Speed: Fast production speeds for large Durable Prints: Colors are embedded into quantities. the substrate, leading to long-lasting prints. Customization: Handles variable data for Soft Finish: Ideal for fabrics as the ink personalized prints. becomes part of the material. Efficiency: Minimal setup and changeover times. Examples: Examples: Custom apparel (e.g., T-shirts, sportswear). Direct mail campaigns. Promotional items (e.g., mugs, mousepads). Transactional documents (e.g., bills, Interior decor (e.g., custom curtains, statements). pillows). High-volume marketing materials. Photo gifts and merchandise.’ On-demand publishing. Phone cases. Advantages: Economies of Scale: Cost-effective for Advantages: large volumes. High Durability: Prints are resistant to fading, Flexibility: Capable of handling variable peeling, and cracking. data and quick changes. High Quality: Offers smooth and detailed High Throughput: Ideal for rapid production color reproduction. needs. Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of products, especially textiles