Offset Printing

Offset Printing

Our full-colour offset printing process is affordable, time efficient, and produces immaculate print quality.

We at Network Printing take great pride in our excellent printing quality and exceptional customer service.

Do I Need Offset Printing ?

What is Offset Printing ?

Offset printing is a widely used printing technique where the inked image is transferred (or "offset") from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface.

Including;

• regular paper
• rough paper
• smooth paper
• wood
• cloth
• metal
• leather
• plastic

When used in combination with the lithographic process, which is based on the repulsion of oil and water, the offset technique employs a flat (planographic) image carrier on which the image to be printed obtains ink from ink rollers, while the non-printing area attracts a film of water, keeping the non-printing areas ink-free.

Advantages of offset printing compared to other printing methods include:

• Consistent high image quality.
• Offset printing produces sharper and cleaner images and type than letterpress printing because the rubber blanket conforms to the texture of the printing surface.
• Usability on a wide range of printing surfaces (including wood, cloth, metal, leather, rough paper and plastic) in addition to smooth paper.
• Quick and easy production of printing plates.
• Longer printing plate life than on direct litho presses because there is no direct contact between the plate and the printing surface.
• A "right" reading (not reversed) printing plate that is easy to proof read prior to printing.

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Contact Us For a Quote

For all your offset printing needs, please give us a call on 02 9662 4848 and we'll be happy to do a quote for you.