FAQs - Print

The three processes Screen Litho Foil/Blind Block

Screen Printing - the most commonly used printing method.

Benefits:

Sample of screen printing
  • Ideally suited to short/medium run lengths.
  • Quick set-up times and low material wastage.
  • Good quality solid print for maximum impact.
  • Whole sheet printed at one time, images can appear anywhere on thesame side without any major cost increase.
  • Can print onto all material thicknesses.
  • Depending on the run length and product (size and style), or the design to be printed, we can print multiples out of a sheet. A large case for example, may only print one out, whereas A4/A5 items are 2 or 4 out and smaller items like a business card case, 6 or more from the sheet.
  • Used for colour flooding the polypropylene to create specials effects such as a metallic look.
  • Perfect for laying down a gloss varnish.

Limitations:

  • Not suitable for half tones and subtle tints.
  • Maximum screen value 60 dots per inch (dpi). Cannot reproduce sharp 'picture' or special fine detail effect.