Fine Print

Fine Print Knowledge Center

The online guide to print and design.

Introduction
A Brief History of Printing
PrePress
Planning and Strategy
Design Tips
Color Management
File Submission
Proofing
Materials and Stocks
Inks
Platemaking
Types of Printing
Offset Lithography
Digital Printing
Screen Printing
Gravure
Thermography
Flexography
Letterpress
Large Format
Specialty Printing
3D Printing
Promotional
Security Printing
Green Printing
Types of Finishes
Coatings
Binding
Folding
Scoring
Die Cutting
Embossing
Foil Stamping
Perforations

Q:

What materials can I print on?

A:

Printing is everywhere – signs, books, magazines, CDs, credit cards, clothing, software, labels, posters, and packaging – to name just a few.

Printing appears on glass, metal, paper, wood, plastic, and fabric – almost any surface can be printed on. Now-a-days, everything from boxes to buses are printed on.

The printing industry is more than a piece of paper and the variety of materials to for printing is extensive. For your convenience, we have listed the most common materials related to commercial printing & everyday use.

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