PRINTING FULL COLOUR (CYMK) FILES

   DIGITAL INKJET PRINTING
  • Very economical for small print runs but unit costs do not decrease greatly as quantities increase. (Screen printing recommended for larger runs)
  • Photographic images reproduce exceptionally well
  • Some solid colours may appear 'grainy'
   FULL COLOUR SCREEN PRINTING
  • Very economical for larger print runs. Unit costs decrease significantly as quantities become higher. (Digital Inkjet is recommended for small print runs)
  • Photographic images and some solid colours can appear 'dotty'.
  • Print resolution is more obvious as the image gets smaller, but not noticable when viewed from a distance.
   BOTH PROCESSES
  • Matching spot PMS colours can be difficult
  • Small type and logos printed in colour or reversed out of coloured backgrounds are a problem (black is normally OK)
  • External life expectancy (weather resistance and lightfastness) of up to 3 years.