- Conventionnal offset printing (directly on the lens)
For medium to large print run and for small print format. Exceptionnal quality (resolution up to 800 lpi). Drying time from 3 to 5 day.
- UV offset printing (directly on the lens)For large to really large print run. Good enough quality (resolution up to 200 lpi). Instant drying.
- Ink jet printing (print applied on the lens)
For prototypes and small print run (all print format). With a RIP resolution of 720 dpi, it’s difficult to have a good result with a high resolution lens. The ink jet print has to be perfectly align with the lens (what is not always easy). The print as to be applied to the lens with a clear self-adhesive thin coating. However, with the higher resolution ink jet print and and low resolution lens, the result can be good quality.
- Ink jet printing with solvent (if flatbed, directly on the lens)
For small print run and large print format. The result is disappointing. The dot is big, the RIP resolution is not good enough and it is difficult to print in register on the lens.
- Flatbed UV Ink jet printing (directly on the lens)
For small to medium print run of big size print (up to 5′ x 9′). The quality is good enough. RIP resolution can be up to 1500 dpi. Instant drying. The lens can be put outside.
- Indigo digital printing (directly on the lens)
Rarely used. This printing system is expensive and limited to a 24 pts resolution. For small print run only.
- Photographic printing (print applied on the lens)
Rarely used. Too old technology, too expensive and with a limited resolution.
- Digital proofing systems (Waterproof ou Kodak Approval) (print applied on the lens)
Really expensive but with an exceptionnal quality. Minimum of 2400 dpi and up to 400 lpi. The equipment is expensive and the processing is very slow.
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