Long Print Runs & Larger Print Projects
What We Offer
Foote Printing is a traditional offset printing union shop. We specialize in full-color printing, accommodating sizes up to 22" x 28" and 6/6 + Coating. Our services cover a wide range of materials, including books, brochures, stationary, pamphlets, postcards, posters, folders, and more.
What Offset Is
Offset printing is a commonly used printing technique where the inked image is transferred (or "offset") from a plate to a rubber blanket, and then onto the printing surface. When used in combination with the lithographic process, which is based on the repulsion of oil and water, the offset technique employs a flat (planographic) image carrier on which the image obtains ink from ink rollers. As the ink is transferred onto the rollers, the non-printing area attracts a water-based film (called "fountain solution") which prevents ink from transferring onto non-printed areas.
Importance
- Efficiency: In the digital age, traditional offset printing remains crucial, enabling the production of thousands of pieces quickly.
- Precision: We can achieve exact color matching, ensuring your printed materials meet your expectations and more.
- Expertise: Our team of experts operates large offset printers to deliver top-quality results.
A Brief History
Offset lithographic printing has a rich history. Robert Barclay from England created the first offset lithographic press in 1875 to print on tin, which was the most common material for printing at that time. In 1904, Ira Washington Rubel from the United States developed a version that could print on paper, primarily for creating photographs. The word 1Clithograph 1D means 1Can image from stone 1D or 1Cprinted from stone. 1D However, modern offset presses use metal cylinders. Originally designed for affordable artwork reproduction, offset printing continues to serve that purpose today.
Experience the Excellence of Offset Printing
Trust Foote Printing for all your offset printing needs. We combine tradition with technology to deliver outstanding results.
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