What is Offset Printing?
Offset printing is the primary method used to print large quantities of materials, including magazines, books, manuals, brochures, direct mail pieces, letterhead, labels, and beyond. When mass quantities of printed materials are needed, offset printing is the most economical and efficient process. At AA Global Printing, we offer cost-effective offset printing services on a global scale, allowing high volumes of materials to be printed with consistent, clean, crisp quality, wherever they need to be delivered.
How Does Offest Printing Work?
Many people wonder how this process works, and what the difference is between digital printing and offset printing. Offset Printing is a multi-step printing process that uses etched metal plates, which then transfers an image onto a rubber “blanket,” and then rolls the image onto a sheet of paper. This is where the term offset comes from, as the ink is not transferred onto the paper directly. Although offset printing requires more setup time and materials, the ink and paper used for offset printing are actually cheaper. Therefore, it makes sense to use offset printing only when the print volume is high enough. While there are many technical differences between the processes of offset printing and digital printing, that is the main difference that you should understand to make a choice; The volume of prints needed. When you need large quantities of prints and won’t be changing the content frequently, offset printing is the optimal solution.
What are the Benefits?
Cost-effective for large quantities of prints
The more materials you need to be printed, the lower the cost will be per piece
Choose from a wide selection of paper types and custom finishes for a unique look
Special custom inks are available for offset printing, including Pantone colors
Highest possible printing quality, allowing for intricate details and color fidelity
Why Choose AA Global Printing?
Large volumes of printed materials can result in heavy packaging, which can add up to significant shipping costs when the materials are needed in another location in the country or in the world. Our professional-quality long run printing services allow clients to save money and time by drastically reducing shipping costs. Our global printing partners print high volume orders at locations across the globe. Printing locally allows clients to save money on shipping and provides peace of mind, clients don’t need to worry about long travel distances that can potentially delay important shipments. Since shipping time is drastically reduced when printing locally, offset printing clients also have more flexibility and time to edit materials that need to be produced. This is especially beneficial in industries where regulations or compliance mandates frequent change and their printed materials need to reflect these changes.
Ready to get started on an offset printing project? Get in contact with the professionals at AA Global Printing today. We’ll be ready to help!