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SCREEN Printing |
OFFSET Printing |
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Screen printing is used for printing spot
colors. Ink is applied through screens that can be equated to stencils
for each color. |
Offset printing is used for printing full color
or 4 color process. This printing method has a similar output to your
own color printer. Using 4 colors (CMYK) any color can
be created. |
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Although the number of colors is limited in a
particular design, the result is brilliant, sharp and consistent on each
piece. |
Photographic pictures can be printed clearly.
The quality of the end result is equal to the quality of the graphic.
What goes in comes out. There can be a slight color variance from
piece to piece. |
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There is no minimum quantity for screen
printing. 1 page can be printed. Printing more pages takes more
time. |
The minimum run for offset printing is 1,000
pieces. This is due, in part, to the speed of the equipment. |
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Over or under runs can be easily controlled and
will be a maximum of 5%. |
Over or under runs are limited to 10%, but are
usually more for quality control and again due to the printing speed. |
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Artwork needs to be provided in a vector
format. |
Artwork can be accepted in vector jpg
or tiff format, but no less than 300 dpi - with
lots of pixels! |
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Lead time is 3 weeks and rush service is usually
available. |
Lead time is 4 weeks. Rush service is not
usually available. |
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Product
proof - an actual sample of a finished piece can be made. Additional
charge will apply and takes about a week.
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Actual proof - is not really
offered. A press proof can be made. Like it sounds
it is a sample from the print run. It is costly and takes about 3
weeks. |