Producing Casebound Books02-24-2014
The sequence of steps in binding hardcover books is shown in Figure 6-1. These steps remain the same whether books are bound by hand or by machine.
FOLDING SIGN…Read More
The Thickness of Printing Paper List09-05-2013
NameThickness/mmNameThickness/mm80g art paper0.065105g matt coated paper(Kraft paper)0.09105g art paper0.085128g matt coated paper0.12128g art paper0.105157g ma…Read More
Perfect Binding09-04-2013
Perfect binding is often used, and gives a result similar to paperback books. National Geographic is one example of this type. Paperback or soft cover books are…Read More
Saddle Stitch Binding08-30-2013
Fold the impression (cut or uncut) into several folds according to page number and sequence. The fold with multi-pages is called a signature of book-block. Afte…Read More
Glossy Art Paper08-29-2013
Quality and rather heavy two-side coated printing paper with smooth surface. The reproduction of fine screen single- and multicolor pictures ("art on paper") requires a paper that has an even, well closed surface and a uniform ink absorption.…Read More
Ink Anti-Counterfeiting Guidelines05-22-2024
The quality of ink directly affects the printing quality of printers. However, the importance of ink quality extends beyond that. Inferior or counterfeit ink can damage products and harm printing machinery. Therefore, companies and operators must be …Read More
Comparison of Heat Transfer Printing Machines and Heat Press Machines05-21-2024
Heat transfer printing machines and heat press machines are commonly used in garment and fabric printing. Due to their similarities in usage, many companies find it difficult to choose between the two. Recently, experts provided a brief introduction …Read More
Common Issues in Plate Making and Solutions05-17-2024
Common Issues:
In addition to blurred images and dirty plates, common issues in plate making include:
1. Shallow Images:
.Causes:
.Overexposure.
.Overdevelopment.
.Insufficient density of the plate-making film.
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Analysis of Ink Repellence on PS Plates05-16-2024
I. Storage Environment and Shelf Life of PS Plates
Currently, there are nearly 20 domestic manufacturers of PS plates in China, and some recycled PS plate producers have also started manufacturing PS plates using aluminum base plates. The standardiza…Read More
The Most Effective Method for Controlling the Use of Spot Color Inks05-15-2024
Currently, many printed materials use spot color inks to ensure consistent color quality. In anti-counterfeiting printing, special security spot color inks are often used to enhance anti-counterfeiting effects. In map printing, due to process and mat…Read More
Glue Binding: Full Process Implementation for Perfect Binding Books05-14-2024
Cover Tape
For the cover, it is permissible to apply tape along the entire length from top to bottom. If the book spine length is 11 1/2 inches (292.1 mm), then the cover length should be at least 11 3/4 inches (298.4 mm). Position the center, allowi…Read More
Problems and Solutions Encountered in the Use of Plate Exposure Machines05-13-2024
Correct exposure requires proper development to match. Development conditions include the chemical composition of the developer, temperature, development time, and mechanical agitation.
Currently, plate exposure machines tend to use processes with re…Read More
Advantages of UV Flatbed Printers05-10-2024
UV flatbed printers are specialized equipment tailored for flatbed printing within the UV printing machine domain. They utilize high-precision dual linear guides and employ grating-controlled printhead carriages to ensure high-definition printing on …Read More
How to Solve Reverse Overprinting Phenomenon During Low-Speed Printing?05-09-2024
Reverse overprinting is particularly evident during mid-to-low-speed printing, with a significant decrease in reverse overprinting phenomenon at high speeds. The key to solving the issue of reverse overprinting lies in analyzing its causes. Typically…Read More
Five Simple Steps to Easily Change Colors on Printing Presses05-08-2024
Changing colors on a printing press involves switching the ink color of a particular unit or transitioning from regular base color inks to spot color inks. Nowadays, using spot color inks for printing is very common, and sometimes a shift to four or …Read More
How to Ensure the Curing Quality of UV Ink During Printing?05-07-2024
UV ink can be applied in various printing methods such as offset printing, gravure printing, flexographic printing, etc. Regardless of the printing method employed, the fundamental concern for industry professionals is the curing quality of UV ink. U…Read More
Causes and Solutions for Flying Ink Phenomenon05-06-2024
1.Causes of Flying Ink
During ink transfer, when fibers are cut or elongated at two or more points of contact between ink rollers, they form fragments that become spherical due to surface tension. At this point, the double electric layer existing at …Read More
Explaining Spot Color Ink Mixing Techniques04-29-2024
Currently, spot color ink mixing methods mainly include traditional spot color ink mixing and computer-based spot color ink mixing. Based on the research experience in spot color ink mixing for offset printing, some suggestions are proposed for spot …Read More