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offset lithography

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The dominant commercial printing method, where an inked image is transferred (offset) from a plate onto a rubber blanket and then onto the paper; ideal for high-quality, high-volume runs.

Synonyms

  • offset printing
  • litho

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  • the standard method for printing lots of high-quality copies

Categories

  • Print & production

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