Printing Knowledge
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Single-Color Press 2013-10-09
A press consisting of a single printing unit, with its integral inking and dampening systems, a feeder, a sheet transfer system, and a delivery is called a single-color press (Figure 3-1). Normally, it can print only a single color in any one pass th…
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Press Configurations - Sheetfed Press 2013-10-08
A variety of sheetfed printing presses are available. These presses can best be classified according to their offset press cylinder configurations (arrangements), although the placement of the feeder and delivery are also important considerations in …
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Basic Systems of Sheetfed Offset Presses 2013-10-07
A sheetfed press consists of a feeder, one or more printing units, a sheet register system including transfer devices to move the paper through the press, a delivery, and various auxiliary devices (such as a control console). The printing unit of a s…
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Lithographic Plate Composition 2013-10-06
A conventional lithographic plate consists of two distinct surface areas. The image areas are oleophilic, meaning that the surface will readily attract oily ink. Nonimage areas are hydrophilic, or water attracting. Because oil-based ink and water ten…
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Types of Lithographic Plates 2013-10-05
A conventional lithographic plate consists of two distinct surface areas. The image areas are oleophilic, meaning that the surface will readily attract oily ink. Nonimage areas are hydrophilic, or water attracting. Because oil-based ink and water ten…
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Introduction to Lithographic Plates 2013-10-04
There are a variety of plates used in lithography. Each type of plates may have characteristics that make it suitable for a given type of press or type of production workflow. Even so, any plate used in lithography falls into one of two general categ…
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Job Planning, Machine Proofing, Digital Proofing 2013-10-03
Job Planning Communication is conveying a message from one person or group to another. The content of this book deals with the use of printed images to convey these messages. Printing is the primary vehicle for communicating graphically. Messages are…
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Computer-to-Plate Technology--the Focal Point of Development in Printing Technology 2013-10-01
a. The new trend of development in prepress industry 1. Conventional plate production featured by imagesetter, film and PS plate will not be able to keep its teading position in prepress industry in the twenty first century at present, the sales turn…
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Digital Workflow Would Become the Mainstream of Development in Printing 2013-09-30
a. Speedy development of digital processing and internet information exchange
All-digital workflows are on their way. They will soon replace the traditional analogue imaging and desktop processing system. With all-digital workflows, you would experie… -
Privacy Policy 2013-09-14
Welcome to zxcprint.com (hereinafter referred to as "the Website"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data. Please read this …
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Printing Return Policy 2013-09-13
At ZXC Print, we are committed to delivering high-quality printing services. If you're not satisfied with your order, please review the following return guidelines.
Return Eligibility:
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
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How to make your hardcover book bound? 2013-09-07
Hardcover Book is a is a book bound with rigid protective covers , such as cardboard covered with cloth, heavy paper, or leather, Hardcover books are much more durable than paperbacks, which have flexible, easily damaged paper covers and glued spin…
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CMYK Color Model - for booklet, catalog, envelope, flyer, folder... 2013-09-04
Color printing typically uses ink of four colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (black). When CMY "primaries" are combined at full strength, the resulting "secondary" mixtures are red, green, and blue. Mixing all three theoretically results in b…
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Terms & conditions - ZX Print 2013-04-09
As a user of this website you acknowledge that any use of this website including any transactions you make is subject to our terms and conditions below, so please read these terms and conditions carefully. These terms and conditions govern your acces…
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What type of printing process is used? 2013-01-15
All products are printed by Heidelberg or Mitsubishi printing machines in full color. The full color process is an industry standard whose results can be seen at any news or magazine stand. The end result is high quality printing which can make your …
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What types of files are accepted? 2013-01-15
The best file format to submit your artwork in is Adobe Acrobat - pdf Please ensure you have followed these steps prior to sending the artwork : 1). Convert all text to outlines / paths (the exact terminology depends on your software). Please include…
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Artwork guidelines 2013-01-15
- The resolution of your artworks should at least be 300dpi (300 pixels per INCH or 118 pixels per CM) to create high quality printing matters. If your image contains texts, we suggest you use higher resolution artwork up to 600dpi. - Bleed: 3mm for …
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Vector vs Bitmap Formats 2013-01-15
Vector artwork employs a series of 'points' to define a shape, akin to a graph in mathematics. This ensures that any vector shape, at any resolution, should always print sharply. On the other hand, bitmap artwork is composed of blocks (pixels) that…
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What resolution does my artwork need to be for uploading? 2013-01-15
Your artwork should be created at 300 dpi (dots per inch) or higher. If your artwork is at a lower resolution than this, the printing quality will be affected. Please note, your photo or design must meet the required file size, image dimensions, reso…
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How to compress my artworks? 2013-01-15
If you are using Windows, just follow the following steps:
Select your artworks or folder and then right click. Highlight "Send To." Click on "Compressed (zipped) Folder." A compressed folder will be created containing the same name as the file y…