You can not miss the book printing knowledge

If a designer doesn't know enough about the printing process, then the work will be greatly reduced after book printing reality. Today I have compiled a complete basic knowledge of book printing for you, and I hope it will be helpful to you.
First introduce the four book printing methods. It is very important to choose the most suitable method according to the book printing medium.

Lithography:
The biggest feature of lithography is that the print (the part that adheres to the ink) and the non-print are on the same plane. The mainstream of lithographic printing is to print the ink on the blanket cylinder, and then use the pressure cylinder to print on the paper. Because the printing plate will not directly contact the paper, the ink will not bloom, so it is very suitable for high-quality book printing in China. Even if the paper is not smooth, there is a chance to overcome the poor, and it is easier to make a plate made of aluminum metal plate.

Gravure Printing:
Gravure printing is a printing method in which ink is filled into the lower gravure pattern. Gravure printing can present a delicate layering, which is very suitable for printing photos. At the same time, the ink dries quickly after printing, so it is also suitable for a large number of color magazines printing, and harcover book printing in China.

Screen Printing:
Screen printing is a method of hollowing out the print on the printing plate and allowing the ink to transfer through the mesh. When the substrate is made of glass, metal, plastic and other materials, or curved surfaces such as bottle-shaped, can-shaped, or special printing needs such as floating effects, screen printing is mostly used.

Toppan Printing:
Toppan printing is a printing method in which the ink on the printing plate is directly printed on the paper by pressing the ink with the raised print. Since the printing plate directly touches the paper, it can leave dents or thick ink edges, giving a strong and powerful impression. It is also often used on matte paper such as comics and magazines, or hardcover book printing in China.