Litho printing versus Laser printing
Litho printing and laser printing are two of the most popular methods of printing. Each printing method has its own set of advantages and disadvantages – read on to find out more about the differences between litho printing and laser printing.
The advantages and disadvantages of litho printing
The main advantages of litho printing:
- Quality: The quality of prints produced is consistently high.
- Cost: The cost per page is very low when printing large quantities. This is why the litho printing method is the first choice when it comes to commercial printing.
- Time: After the initial set up of the plates and the press, the time it takes to print each page is quite short.
The main disadvantage associated with litho printing is the initial costs involved in setting up the plates (as well as the time involved in creating the plates), which is why this printing method is better suited for large print runs.
The advantages and disadvantages of laser printing
The main advantages of laser printing:
- Convenience: Due to the fact that laser printing does not require any plates or complicated set up procedures, laser printing is a lot more convenient than litho printing.
- Cost: For small batches of prints, laser printers are a much cheaper option when compared to the costs associated with using the litho printing method to print small batches.
- Timeous: Laser printers are known for having particularly high printing speeds.
The main disadvantages of laser printing:
- Cost: The cost may become a problem when printing large batches of prints. For large print quantities, litho printing is more cost-effective.
- Paper types: Laser printers often struggle to print effectively on certain types of paper such as glossy paper. Ask the printing company about print quality before choosing a paper finish for your prints.
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