Digital printing and Gravure printing: which one is better?

Let's look at the difference between digital printing and gravure printing.

What is digital printing?

Digital printing does not use printing plates like traditional gravure printing, but uses toners like those used in laser printers or other large printers that use liquid ink for printing. When a smaller number of bags are needed, digital printing is more advantageous.

What is gravure printing?

The gravure printing process is different from digital printing. Unlike the toner in digital printing, in gravure printing, the image is directly engraved on the paper, box or package. Gravure printing is a relief printing process that uses an engraved, usually metal printing plate to transfer the design by rolling it in ink and transferring it to the printing surface. In packaging, gravure printing is most commonly used to print on thin and flexible materials, such as stand-up bags, film materials, etc.

Which is right for me?

Both gravure printing and digital printing are commonly used and practical printing methods. Each project has specific benefits, depending on the requirements of the project. When you need a large-scale project to run, gravure printing is your best choice. If the demand is small, you can use digital printing for your solution.

The best part is that as a business, you can meet your needs with one of these two options, but high-quality quality means you can get printed products that can make you look more beautiful!

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