środa, 15 maja 2013

Using Digital Printing That Is Eco Friendly

By Elnora McCullough


The history of printing portrays it as one of the most evolved technology in the world. The fact that many people are migrating to digital printing that is eco friendly is one of such evolutions. By large, it refers to producing digital data or graphics printouts on cloths, plastics and mainly on paper. This definition however may not capture all the aspects of this method.

When it comes to types, the method offers varieties to meet the diverse printing needs. First, there is the popular Laser Printer capable of producing excellent monochrome and color photos and other documents. It is worth noting that Laser Printers can produce waterproof printouts. Also Inkjet printers are also available, and are mainly used in desktop publishing, wide format and proofing tasks.

Other major types of printers that work digitally include the thermal transfer printers, Dye Sublimation, Electrographic Printers such as the Versatec printers and magnetographic printers. There are also others such as the Lonographic, Digital Stencil Duplicators, Image Setters and Direct Imaging Printers. As mentioned before, the choice of a printer depends on the type of work you want to accomplish.

Mainly, the method is divided into three categories, Variable Data, Web-to-Print and On-Demand Printing. Variable Data type is suitable for sending mails to a group using a contacts directory. It basically sends the same data to everyone but with personalized contact details. Using print management software, people can print photos or documents through the internet in a process known as Web-to-Print. On-Demand method is the most popular and allows you to print what you want when you want it.

There are several benefits to the method over using the offset and should be appreciated. First, there is no use of film plates, photo chemicals and thus less fumes, liquid waste or even solid wastes. This makes it environment-friendly. In addition, the process does not require press setup, registration adjustments and plate mounting that makes it the least wasteful and time saving. In this world, where the effects of global warming are devastating, it is only wise for you to go this way as it is eco friendly.

The production method also brings unparalleled flexibility. You can print any number of documents or photos without worrying about the quotas or minimum orders. You can also update your data so easily through a computer or even the screens of printers within the shortest time. All these contribute to the overall efficiency of the method.

Though there were quality concerns since most printers made this way cannot match the quality of offset printouts, the latest crop of the printers give even better quality. This is because they use liquid ink instead of toner. On the brighter side, the use of this liquid ink does not pollute the environment as compared to the fumes and chemicals from offset way.

Finally, choosing a digital printing that is eco friendly will depend on a certain facts. Primarily, your budget and the type of document or graphics you plan to print are key. On the other hand, the quality of printout you demand may determine the type of printer to use.




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