Digital

The digital printing process is the modern answer for high quality, cost effective printing – which is what makes it the most favoured of printing methods today. Instead of using printing plates as is the case with offset printing, artwork is sent directly to the printer, reducing set up costs and allowing for better turnaround times.

Benefits of Digital Printing:

• Cost effective solution for small print runs and print on demand projects
• Can be printed on a variety of substrates, including paper, board, fabric, PVC
• Caters for large format printing needs
• Amendments to artwork at proof stage are more straightforward

Litho

Often known as litho or offset printing, the lithographic printing process has been around for centuries, and despite modern advancements in the industry such as digital print technologies, litho still remains a popular choice for producing high quality, high volume prints.

Benefits of Litho Printing:

• Most cost effective printing process for large print runs (unit cost goes down as quantity goes up)
• Flexible in terms of paper stock, sizes and textures
• Allows the widest range of colour reproduction
• Unrivalled image quality

Reed Design & Print boasts the flexibility to ensure the highest quality print possible within your schedule.

Letterpress

Letterpress is the oldest form of printing. In this method, a surface with raised letters is inked and pressed to the surface of the printing substrate to reproduce an image in reverse. Typically, metal type has been used but other possibilities include carved wood or stone blocks.

The old method is also enjoying resurgence among modern-day enthusiasts who prize the hand-made qualities and traditional feel of letterpress print.

The history, heritage and provenance of Reed Design & Print is based on this original printing process and you can still see the original Heidelberg press in our print room today (in immaculate working order).