Digital Printing Hot Spots (1)

Digital printing is the trend and direction of digitization and network development of printing technology, and it is also the focus of the current development of printing technology. The development of digital printing technology and technology hot spots are the focus of attention in the industry. Waterless printing, remote proofing, random screening, variable data printing, etc. have attracted the interest and enthusiasm of many businesses and manufacturers.

First, waterless printing technology

The advantage of waterless printing in reducing waste and improving quality is obvious, but at present there is only one printing plate supplier, and the printing is very special, which greatly limits its widespread acceptance. The current CTP system produces digital waterless versions through several vendors, and some printers are ready to wait for waterless printing access to the refrigeration system. Waterless printing uses only one liquid, ink, and no more fountain solution. Demand for this new printing method is increasing in the market.

Second, CTP technology application

Several advantages of CTP are: 1. Eliminating some problems that may arise from the process of film to printing plate; 2. Can be positioned more quickly because CTP equipment can make the position of the dots more accurate; 3. Eliminating the operation The steps can make the printing cycle shorter; 4. In most cases, better quality can be guaranteed. The current sales figures show that CTP is occupying the market.

Third, random screening - do not use film

The CTP system makes the FM screening easier, and the FM screening age is coming. Using the CTP system can make the work better, and its market share is also growing. In 1992, FM outlets had just emerged and few users used such outlets. Now their interest in it has restarted.

Fourth, digital connection with customers

Print jobs are made into electronic files, and all files are transmitted via high-speed long-distance communication. In some cases it may be a T-1 or T-3 line or ISDN or any other form of communication; other situations may be the transfer of files over the Internet or an intranet. The delivered documents include electronic worksheets for the automatic processing of different steps in the digital workflow process, connecting customers and printing services organically, which is a phenomenon never before seen.

V. Application Integration Technology in Equipment

Placing an inkjet system in the press is an example of technology integration. One of the best examples of system integration at the moment is the color printing service provided by Indigo and the Xeikon press. First use the Xeikon press to print a large number of prints, then print the black ink on the Indigo machine to make the prints more distinctive. The integration of offset printing and inkjet printing, and the integration of offset printing and electrophotography have made these printing efforts even better.

Sixth, remote proofing technology

Proofing is the most important part of the printing industry. Proofing before entering the workflow is very meaningful, and proofs can be made more meaningful in the customer's own office. The problem is how to manage the color of files sent back to the customer. Whether it is inkjet printing or sublimation printing, or other types of printing, documents need to be professionally processed before they are delivered to customers, so that the files have a certain level of color control. Debates with and without outlets will continue.

Seven, a digital file multiple output

It is possible to export from a single file, a file between an application file and a RIP file, to any proofing or printing device. Acrobat PDF is the most promising way to move files from the device that generated the file to the device that copied the file, eliminating Postscript's shortcomings and speeding up the workflow.