How Digital Printing Works

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Digital printing has changed the way people produce quality images. Printing has evolved tremendously from traditional printing involving many steps and processes to digital printing as a simple printing solution. What steps are involved in digital printing that makes it so much more efficient than traditional print?

Printing from a digital camera, computer and other sources has evolved the way people print onto a physical surface. By using
electronic files and dots, images are produced using ink, toner, inkjet, or another type of dye based imaging system. After a file is created from the source (digital camera or computer are the most popular), it is transformed into a graphics image such as “jpeg”, “gifs” and “png” file extensions for pictures. This is something that the computer performs and requires little knowledge about. All files have to be in this format in order to correctly print the image.

There are different ways to convert that file into an image on a piece of paper. One example is laser printing, which uses pulses of light from a laser beam to transfer the images onto a light-sensitive surface. A dot matrix pattern forms the images, and uses technology similar to a copier that uses the attraction of opposite electrical charges.

Another way to convert the file into an image involves using ink to create the image on paper with an inkjet printer. Digital signals in one of three different ways control the droplets, which are smaller than a human hair. This type of printer produces near photographic quality, making it a common choice for household printers.

Digital printing is a simple process that involves digital devices that can do all of the work for you. It’s very cost effective and quick, making it easier for products that require many copies in a short period of time. It can be a very versatile process as well, working with products that vary from basic paper to t-shirts and other materials. Many colors can be used to create the product that you’re striving for. With digital printing, your product can also be manipulated with programs such as Photoshop and Picasa.

With the use of digital products, digital printing has become the popular way to print products. Whether you’re looking to print mass quantities or are using it for household use, digital printing benefits many people.

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