Rotogravure Printing | High-volume packaging, labels, textiles | Color Stations: 4-8 (ISO 12647-2) ▲ Automation: Semi-automatic (Base) ▲ Fully automated (Advanced) Voltage: 220V/380V (IEC 60038) Resolution: 200-400 lpi (ISO 12647-7) Noise Level: 75 dB(A) (ISO 4871) | ▲ Advanced: 6-8 colors enable complex designs. High-speed production (up to 200 m/min). Consistent ink deposit for uniform prints. | High initial cost. Requires pre-press setup for gravure cylinders. Limited to flat, flexible materials. |
Offset Printing | Books, magazines, brochures | Color Stations: 2-6 (ISO 12647-2) Automation: Manual/Semi-automated Sheet Size: Up to 1.0 m (ISO 5089) Dots per Inch: 150-300 dpi (ISO 12647-7) | Sharp image reproduction. Cheap per-unit cost for long runs. Works on uncoated/semi-coated paper. | High setup cost for short runs. Limited to flat substrates. Requires plate-making process. |
Digital Printing | Short-run marketing materials, banners | Color Gamut: CMYK + White/Spot (ISO 12647-7) Resolution: 600-1200 dpi (ISO 12647-7) Media Thickness: 0.05-5 mm (ISO 534) | No pre-press setup. Variable data printing. Cost-effective for 1-500 copies. | Higher per-unit cost for large runs. Lower speed vs traditional methods. Limited ink durability outdoors. |
Flexographic Printing | Flexible packaging, corrugated boxes | Anilox Roller Line Screen: 200-600 lpi (ASTM F2114) Color Stations: 4-8 (ISO 12647-2) Web Speed: 100-300 m/min (ISO 5089) | ▲ Advanced: 6-8 colors for complex graphics. Cost-effective for high-volume packaging. Works on plastic/film substrates. | Lower resolution than gravure. Requires frequent roller cleaning. Setup time for large jobs. |
Screen Printing | T-shirts, ceramics, 3D objects | Mesh Count: 55-305 threads/inch (ASTM F2114) Ink Deposit: 10-50 µm (ASTM D6909) Color Stations: 1-4 (manual) | High ink thickness for tactile finishes. Works on irregular surfaces. No pre-press plates required. | Slow production speed. Labor-intensive setup. Limited to short-run applications. |
Inkjet Printing | Variable data, signage, industrial labels | Nozzle Density: 360-1440 nozzles/cm (ISO/IEC 24711) Drying Time: <5 seconds (ISO 2818) Media Width: Up to 3.2 m (ISO 5089) | ▲ Advanced: Eco-solvent inks for outdoor durability. Rapid prototyping. Full-color printing on demand. | Higher maintenance costs. Prone to nozzle clogging. Lower speed vs rotogravure. |