What Is an Offset Press?
An offset press, a prominent method in offset printing, is widely recognized for its precision in color reproduction. This printing technique involves sequentially layering four-color plates—black, cyan, magenta, and yellow—onto paper, achieving high-quality print results.
In offset printing, the printing process is refined by creating hydrophilic (water-attracting) and oleophilic (oil-attracting) sections on the printing plate. The plate, characterized by its subtle relief, is initially moistened with water to define the printing area. The ink adheres only to the oleophilic parts. In offset presses, the inked image is first transferred to a rubber or resin roller and then pressed onto the paper, enabling precise and clear print reproduction.
Due to their exceptional ability to reproduce detailed images and texts, offset presses are predominantly used for large-scale printing projects, such as commercial materials, where precision and quality are paramount.