General Printing Terms
1. Digital Printing
Digital printing technology, also known as digital print, has revolutionized the printing industry, offering unmatched flexibility and quality for packaging production.
Inkjet Printing: This method sprays tiny droplets of ink onto the printing medium, allowing a wide variety of colors and shades. It is ideal for fast prints.
Digital printing is known for its speed and ability to achieve great printing flexibility.
This modern printing method works without the need for traditional plates used in offset printing, enabling faster and more cost-effective production for small to medium runs.
Advantages of Digital Printing
Mass Customization: Digital printing offers exceptional flexibility, allowing each print to be unique. This is particularly advantageous for producing targeted marketing materials and customized products.
Speed and Efficiency: Digital printing technology stands out for its speed, allowing you to receive your custom packaging in just a few days.
Print Quality: The evolution of digital printing technology has significantly improved the resolution and color accuracy, now rivaling traditional printing techniques. However, the irregularity of the materials we print on can directly affect the final print quality. Our printers strive to make the best adjustments.
Technical Considerations
Visibility of Print Lines: Dark or light straight lines may appear at regular intervals on the print, resulting from the joins between different print heads. These marks are not considered defects.
Quality Variability Due to the Material: Print quality varies depending on the distance between the printed material and the print module. Our technicians adjust the settings for each project to maximize quality, although variations can occur on irregular surfaces like paper bags, which are not considered print defects. Defects are manifested as blurred or irregular areas. These unavoidable variabilities are not considered defects.
Graphical Adjustments: Facing technical challenges related to certain designs and materials, our printers may choose to forego adjustments to some graphic elements to ensure a satisfactory overall result. These choices are made with care to respect the integrity of the original design.
Color Perception
The color perceived on the screen may differ from the printed color due to differences in CMYK color composition. Variations between prints are possible and are not considered print defects.
Environmental Commitment
The inks used in our digital printing process are water-based, eco-friendly, and resistant to water. We are committed to maintaining minimal environmental impact while ensuring the durability of our printed products.
2. Screen Printing
Screen printing is a printing technique that uses mesh screens (frames) to transfer ink onto a substrate. It allows for durable and high-quality prints on a variety of materials.
Screen Printing Process
Stencil Preparation: Creating the design on the frame.
Ink Application: Transferring the ink through the stencil onto the material.
Drying: Fixing the ink onto the substrate.
Repetition for Additional Colors: Applying additional layers for multi-color designs.
Advantages of Screen Printing
Durability: The print resists many washes and repeated use.
Vivid Colors: Colors remain bright and dense, even on dark substrates.
Versatility: Adaptable to different materials, including plastic, metal, cotton, and non-woven polypropylene.
Practical Aspects
Small Quantities and Speed: The ability to order very small quantities with fast delivery and competitive pricing.
Material Adaptation: Particularly effective for a variety of materials, including plastic shipping pouches.
Specific Technical Considerations
Printing on Jute: The irregular texture of jute can affect the final print result. This is not a defect but a characteristic of the material.
Printing on Irregular Substrates: Substrates like non-woven polypropylene and cotton may present challenges similar to jute. Large logos or complex designs may be modified due to the nature of the substrate.
Design Limitation: Thin lines may not be optimally printed, resulting in the absence of some details. Thick lines may cause irregularities such as holes or visible imperfections at the edges of the lines.
While screen printing is a reliable and versatile method for many types of substrates, it is important to consider the specifics of each material and design to optimize the final result. Variations due to the characteristics of the material are not considered printing defects.
3. Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printing
The transfer printing technique is a textile printing process that transfers images or patterns directly onto various types of fabrics by using an intermediate print process on a special film before applying it to the fabric.
Printing Process
Design Preparation
Printing on Film
Application of Polymer Powder
Curing
Transfer to Fabric
Finishing
This printing technique allows for high-quality prints, including fine details and a wide color range, on a variety of textiles, both light and dark. However, this technique is slower than digital printing because it requires upfront preparation time.
4. Bag Dimensions
The sizes of paper bags offered on our website are precisely defined. However, due to stock and supplier availability, slight variations in dimensions may occur. By approving the proof, the customer accepts a tolerance of +/- 1 cm in width or height. This flexibility ensures smooth production while maintaining the quality and compliance of the orders.