printing machine
Mass text producer
A printing machine is any mechanical device that transfers ink onto paper or other surfaces to produce text or images.
The term encompasses everything from small desktop printers to massive industrial presses.
Though synonymous with printing press, printing machine sounds more generic and contemporary, while press evokes newspaper publishing and historical printing.
Grease-based flat plate printing
- flexographyRaised-plate printing method
- gravureRecessed-plate printing method
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
intaglio · relief · woodblock · thermography · risograph · stencil · embossing · debossing
Arranging text for print
- prepressPrint preparation stage
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- color separationIsolating pigment channels for printing
- CMYKSubtractive color model
proofing · calibration · alignment · feeding · collating · binding · finishing · trimming
Apply force downward
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- plateFlat dish for food
- rollerRotating cylindrical tool
- feederSource of input
inkjet · laser · offset · rotary · web · duplex · platen · toner
Printing press inventor's name
- movable typeReconfigurable printing components
- woodblockCarved printing matrix
- industrial revolutionRapid economic mechanization period
- linotypeLine-casting printing machine
monotype · hot metal · phototypesetting · desktop publishing · mechanization · mass production · incunabula · composing stick
Printing machine operator
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- compositorOne who arranges type
- inkWriting fluid
- paperPressed pulp for writing
maintenance · jam · calibration · troubleshooting · setup · run · output · workflow
lithography
Grease-based flat plate printing
- flexographyRaised-plate printing method
- gravureRecessed-plate printing method
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
offset · intaglio · relief · woodblock · thermography · risograph · stencil · embossing · debossing · die cutting
typesetting
Arranging text for print
- prepressPrint preparation stage
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- color separationIsolating pigment channels for printing
CMYK · proofing · calibration · alignment · feeding · collating · binding · finishing · trimming · folding
press
Apply force downward
feeder · inkjet · laser · offset · rotary · web · duplex · platen · toner · cartridge
Gutenberg
Printing press inventor's name
- movable typeReconfigurable printing components
- woodblockCarved printing matrix
- industrial revolutionRapid economic mechanization period
linotype · monotype · hot metal · phototypesetting · desktop publishing · mechanization · mass production · incunabula · composing stick · galley
pressman
Printing machine operator
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- compositorOne who arranges type
- inkWriting fluid
paper · maintenance · jam · calibration · troubleshooting · setup · run · output · workflow · shift
newspaper
Printed periodical of current events
pamphlet · broadsheet · tabloid · brochure · flyer · label · packaging · textile · banner · card
printing machinehandwriting
Manual letter formation
photocopier · manuscript · calligraphy · scanner · pen and paper
printing machinescanner
Device that reads data
paper shredder · eraser · reader · digitizer · incinerator
printing machinehandwriting
Manual letter formation
pen · quill · manuscript · calligraphy · stylus
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