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Digital printing

A production method that prints directly from a digital file to a substrate without a traditional printing plate, used for short runs, versioning and fast turnaround.

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Inkjet printing

A digital process that fires microscopic ink droplets through printheads onto paper, film, textile or rigid board; common in wide-format graphics, signage and packaging proofs.

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UV-curable ink

Ink cured instantly by ultraviolet light, allowing high-speed printing on heat-sensitive substrates and producing durable, scuff-resistant output.

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DTF (direct-to-film)

A textile decoration workflow that prints a design onto PET film, applies adhesive powder, then heat-presses the transfer onto fabric; popular for short-run apparel.

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DTG (direct-to-garment)

A digital textile method that prints water-based ink directly onto garments, typically cotton, with limited setup and good short-run flexibility.

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Wide-format printing

Digital printing on large substrates such as banners, signage, vehicle wraps and display graphics, usually with roll-to-roll or flatbed inkjet equipment.

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Dye-sublimation

A process where heat transfers dye into polyester fabric or coated rigid materials, giving soft-hand graphics for textiles, sportswear and promotional items.

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Print-on-demand (POD)

A production model that triggers printing after an order is placed, reducing inventory and enabling personalised or low-volume products.

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Color management

The use of profiles, calibration and controlled lighting to keep colour consistent across devices, substrates and production runs.

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ICC profile

A file that describes how a device or substrate reproduces colour, helping a printer match proofs and brand colours.

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RIP (raster image processor)

Software that converts page files into printhead-ready data, handling colour separation, screening, nesting and ink limits.

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Substrate

The material being printed on, such as paper, film, vinyl, textile, board, glass or metal; choice affects ink, drying and finishing.

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Finishing

Post-print operations including cutting, laminating, mounting, folding, sewing and welding that turn printed output into a finished product.

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Variable data printing

Digital printing that changes text, images or codes from piece to piece, used for personalised direct mail, labels and packaging.

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Web-to-print

An online ordering workflow that connects a customer-facing storefront to print production, often with automated preflight and job routing.

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Printhead

The component that deposits ink in an inkjet printer; maintenance and matching printhead technology to ink and substrate are critical to output quality.

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Curing

The process of setting or drying ink by UV light, heat or air, which affects adhesion, durability and production speed.