printing method which transfers the image from a printing plate to an intermediate roller, which presses the image on to the disc/paper. This is done once for each color. Due to its higher line screen, this printing method is preferred for photographs or any artwork that needs a smooth appearance.

Offset printing refers to offset lithography, which is a printing process where the image prints by transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket that deposits the ink onto the substrate instead of directly from plate to paper.

Ink and water are combined to make an image

Process of printing utilizing a lithographic plate on which the images or designs are ink receptive while the remainder of the plate is water receptive. Ink is transferred from the plate to a rubber blanket on the printing press and this rubber blanket transfers the image to the paper. It is sometimes referred to as offset lithography or photo-offset.

Currently the most common commercial printing method, in which ink is offset from the printing plate to a rubber roller then to paper.

A printing technique in which ink is transferred from a reservoir to a printing plate; from the inked printing plate the image is printed on a cylindrical rubber roll (blanket) and then onto the object being printed.

A method of printing when ink is transferred from a plate, to a blanket, then to a press sheet. Also called lithography.

Otherwise known as offset lithography, this is a printing process where the image prints by transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket that deposits the ink onto the substrate instead of directly from plate to paper.

These prints are created by first photographing the original work with a process camera, producing four separate color negatives: black, cyan, magenta & yellow. The four negatives are then photographed through a special screen, combining the colours to create a vivid, full color reproduction. Each color ink is applied to the paper by a rubber offset sheet, which is attached to plates fitted to the cylinders of a rotary press. The print is thus referred to as an "offset lithographic reproduction. Also called photo-offset and offset lithography.

Method of printing in which the inked image from a lithographic stone, a metal plate or other matrix is first transferred to an intermediary such as a rubber cylinder or blanket and then to paper, thus creating an image in the same direction as the original.

(Also known as offset lithography) A printing method whereby the image to be printed is transferred from a photographically-prepared metal plate onto a rubber-covered cylinder, then onto paper.

A lithographic printing process based on the different wetting characteristics of the printing and non-printing areas of the printing form. When printing, the lipophile or “oil-friendly” image areas absorb the oil-like printing ink and the blank hydrophile areas repel it. Offset printing works is an indirect printing procedure in that the printing form transfers the printing image onto a blanket cylinder, which in turn prints the paper or other material. There is a distinction between sheetfed offset and web (or rotary) offset printing. The former prints on paper sheets and the latter on a paper web.

An indirect printing process. Ink is transferred to paper from a blanket that carries an impression from the printing plate, rather than directly from the printing plate itself. Generally, when we say "offset" we mean "offset lithography," even though other printing processes, such as letterpress, may also use this indirect technique. The term offset (or "set off") can also refer to the smudges created when ink from one printed sheet transfers to another. Offset spray is used to prevent this.

Offset prints are produced by an indirect means. The ink is not directly passed from the printing forme onto the printing material, paper, but onto a rubber blanket, which in turn, after contact with the printing material, offsets the picture on it. In this method the paper does not touch the printing forme.

The process whereby a printing plate first transfers its inked image onto a rubber blanket mounted on a cylinder in the press, and then the rubber blanket transfers the inked image onto the paper. This is the most common method of commercial printing at present

A form of printing where the image is transferred from the rotary plate to a rubber blanket and then pressed on printing.

As opposed to digital print on demand, offset printing is used for print runs over 1,000 copies. Offset printing is much more economical than digital printing.

A lithographic method that uses a flat surface (plate) chemically treated to only accept ink in image areas.

Process of indirect printing in which an impression on a flat plate is printed on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, from which it is impressed, i.e. offset, upon the surface to be decorated.

Using a metal or paper plate, ink is first transferred to an offset drum and then passed to the paper.

A process in which an inked impression from a plate is transferred to a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which then "offsets" the ink to the paper. Also called photo-offset and offset lithography.

The method in which the printing plate is removed from the point of transfer of the printing ink to the paper to be printed, generally by means of a resilient blanket or roll; the resilient blanket or roll actually makes an impression on the paper, thus "offsets" the ink. Also referred to as "Offset Lithography".

a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

A printing process in which the image to be printed is first applied to an intermediate carrier such as a roll or plate, then is transferred to a plastic film or molded article.

A method of quality printing using penetrating inks.

Also known as wet offset or lithography. Offers highest degree of precision, clarity and quality. Uses screens of 133 lines or more. Uses a flat printing plate. The paper is then converted into envelopes.

A printing process in which the inked image is transferred from the plate to an intermediate blanket before being printed on the substrate. There are two types of offset printing - wet offset and dry offset. Wet offset is based on the principle that oil (ink) and water do not mix. Both the image and non-image areas are on the same plane of the image and non-image areas are on the same plane of the plate. A dampening solution is used, and the image and non-image areas are separated chemically. Dry offset printing uses a plate with relief (raised) type, so no dampening solution is required.

A method of printing in which the image on the plate is transferred to the final substrate via an intermediate surface.

Printing where ink is applied to a blanket, then to the paper, instead of printing plates touching the paper directly.

the process of using an intermediate blanket cylinder to transfer an image from the image carrier to the substrate.

A photo-duplicate of each page - achieved through the use of a plate made from an the original.

The most commmon form of lithographic printing, where a blanket is used to transfer the ink to the printed area.

A process of printing in which the image is transferred from a lithographic plate to a rubber roller which is pressed on to the printing paper. This method now so generally used that offset has become a synonym for lithography.

Common printing technology that applies layers one at a time. A reverse image of each color interfaces with the page via a roller. The roller presses against the paper applying the proper color of ink.

Synonymous term for offset lithography.

Offset printing is a widely used printing technique where the inked image is transferred (or "offset") from a plate first to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface. Offset printing on disc is preferable for bitmap artwork such as photos and half-tones.

The most common type of commercial printing, it involves the transfer of an inked image to an intermediary surface such as a rubber roller on a press. Full color printing used in producing many reproductions of work in other media use four separate rollers, one for each color: red, yellow, blue and black.

A printing process used in transferring ink from a metal plate onto a rubber-covered cylinder. Complex artwork and higher quality runs typically use Offset Printing.

A decorating method in which a design is printed on the surface of a temporary carrier before transfer to the final item.

An indirect printing technique that re-deposits ink from a printing plate cylinder to a rubber coated cylinder which then applies the ink to the final substrate. See also: gravure, offset gravure.

Term commonly used to refer to offset lithography. The printing process where ink is transferred from the plate to the rubber blanket, then to the paper.

a method of printing in which the inked image is first transferred (offset) from the printing plate to an intermediate rubber roller or blanket and then transferred from the roller to the paper. Offset printing is of prime importance to U.S. collectors since many important Washington Franklin stamps were printed using this method. (see also lithography for more on this printing method)

An indirect printing process whereby ink is transferred to the paper by a blanket that carries an impression from the printing plate, rather than directly from the plate itself. This is the most common method of commercial printing at this time.

A printing process where a positive image is transferred to a rubber blanket in reverse, which in turn applies it to the paper, right reading.

A printing process where ink is transferred from plates onto screens and then onto the paper. This is a high-quality printing process usually used for larger print jobs.

Also know as web offset or lithography. Offers highest degree of precision, clarity, and quality. Uses screens of 133 lines or more, printed flat sheet, then folded. Can be solid PMS, in multiple colors and process printing.

a method of printing in which the inked image is first transferred from the printing plate to a rubber roller or blanket. The inked image is then transferred from the roller to paper. postage stamps were first printed from offset lithography in 1918-20. More recent stamps have been produced by a combination of offset and intaglio printing. Offset printing is usually lithography, but not always. For example, the Overrun Countries stamps were printed by offset letterpress, sometimes called dry offset or letterset. The background colors on the 1968 and 1969 Christmas stamps ( Scott 1363 and 1384) were printed by offset intaglio.

A printing technique in which ink is transferred from a reservoir to a printing plate. For the ink printing plate, the image is printed on a cylindrical rubber roll (blanket) and then to the object to be printed.

for high-volume reproduction -- utilizes three rotating drums: a plate cylinder, a blanket cylinder, and an impression cylinder. The printing plate is wrapped around the plate cylinder, inked and dampened. The plate image is transferred, or offset, onto the blanket cylinder. Paper passes between the blanket cylinder and the impression cylinder, and the image is transferred onto the paper.

Printing process in which a positive image is transferred to a rubber blanket in reverse, which in turn applies it to the surface to be printed, right reading.

The process of printing where an image from a metal, plastic or paper plate attached to a cylinder, is offset to a blanket cylinder, which in turn is offset to a piece of paper. Offset printers can either be sheet fed where individual pieces of paper are fed into the press, or web, where the paper is fed into the press on a continuous roll, as in newspaper printing.

(fabric) This is a method of printing in which a dye or mordant is applied to a pattern by another surface. There are many ways, a wooden block, potato, lino block, calabash, wooden roller or engraved copper roller, the copper roller is capable of creating much finer patterns than the others.

Printing method in which an image is developed on one surface and transferred (offset) onto another, and eventually onto the paper.

(Offset lithography) The most commonly used printing method, whereby the printed material does not receive the ink directly from the printing plate but from an intermediary cylinder called a blanket that receives the ink from the plate and transfers it to the paper.

Printing process which uses a blanket cylinder, a rubber plate which picks up the image from the metal plate itself and then transfers that image onto the sheet of paper. The actual plate never directly touches the paper.

Method of printing that transfers ink from a plate to a blanket, then from the blanked to paper.

The flat printing used on everyday fliers, letterheads, stickers, and more. It's a nice choice if you want to save money, use highly textured paper, or use several different colors of ink.

A printing process that uses an intermediate blanket cylinder to transfer an image from the image carrier (the plate) to the substrate (usually paper).

The most commonly used printing method, where the printed material does not receive ink directly from a printing plate but from an intermediary blanket that receives the ink from the plate and then transfers it to the paper. PrintsMadeEasy uses digital printing.

printing process where plates are inked and an image is offset on a roller before transferring the ink to the paper; the text is "right-reading," meaning the image of the page appears as printed, not reverse

Is a process of transferring ink from a metal printing plate to a rubber-covered cylinder. Used on more complex artwork and for higher quantity runs.

This process relies on the principle that oil and water do not mix. The image area of the printing plate is raised or etched and treated so that oil-based ink is received onto the plate, but not water. Presses contain separate printing units for each color. A four-color press has units for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The paper travels in succession through the separate units to complete the piece.

A mechanical printing process where a positive image is transferred from machine to the paper.

A method of printing that transfers ink from a plate to a blanket to paper instead of directly from plate to paper.

a printing process in which the inked image is transferred (i.e., "offset") from the plate to an intermediate blanket before being printed on the substrate.

A process of indirect printing in which an impression of type or a design on a flat plate is printed on a rubber blanketed cylinder from which it is impressed.

Offset printing uses a printing press and creates a very high quality product. Offset printers can use files created on a computer, but the files are not printed out directly from the computer as they are in digital printing. The printing press creates a sharp product that is flat on the page, not raised.

A lithographic method of printing in which the ink is first transferred from the image to an offset blanket and then to the stock.

Usually refers to offset lithography. The image prints by transferring ink from a flat plate or cylinder to a rubber blanket that deposits the ink onto the substrate instead of directly from plate to paper.

A process in which an inked plate is used to make an impression on the rubber surface of a roller which transfers it to paper. Planographic printing by indirect image-transfer from photomechanical plates. The plate transfers ink to a rubber-covered cylinder, which "offsets" the ink to the paper. Also called photo-offset and offset lithography.

The process of using an intermediate blanket cylinder to transfer an image from a metal plate to the paper; short for "offset lithography"

A common printing process that makes prints by transferring ink from a flat plate to a rotating "blanket" that contacts the paper.

Process that prints by transferring ink from a cylinder to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface.

Offset printing is a widely used printing technique where the inked image is transferred (or "offset") from a plate first to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface. When used in combination with the lithographic process, which is based on the repulsion of oil and water, the offset technique employs a flat (planographic) image carrier on which the image to be printed obtains ink from ink rollers, while the non-printing area attracts a film of water, keeping the nonprinting areas ink-free.