6.8 Summary
Roberto Medeiros
Digital printing encompasses a number of technologies that each has unique characteristics, strengths, and applications. Digital imaging may even be the only print method able to produce a certain type of work, as is the case with VDP. Paper is also a major factor in the success of a project. Your paper choice can convey a message or set a tone as much as the content printed on it. Having a good understanding of technology and paper fundamentals can go along way when making choices for producing your print project.
Exercises
Questions to consider after completing this chapter:
- All xerography can also be called electrophotography, but not all electrophotography can be called xerography. What key element validates this statement?
- What are the four key components in electrophotography?
- How does toner acquire its charge?
- What is the difference between paper brightness and whiteness?
- Which PDLs support an ICC colour-managed workflow?
- Which PDF/X standard leaves layers and transparency live?
- Why are data content and business rules critical in VDP?
References
Adobe Systems Incorporated. (2008). Adobe PDF in a print production workflow. Retrieved from http://www.adobe.com/studio/print/pdfs/PDF_wp_A9_updates_july08.pdf
Burton, J. (2008). A primer on UV-curable inkjet inks. Retrieved from http://www.signindustry.com/flatbed_UV/articles/2008-11-17-SGIA_Primer_on_UV-Curable_Inkjet_Inks.php3
Idealliance. (n.d.). Idealliance: About. Retrieved from http://www.idealliance.org/about
Nanography Lobby – Landa Nanography. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.landanano.com/nanography
PPML and PDF/VT. (n.d.). PODi key standards. Digital print case studies. Retrieved from http://www.standards.podi.org/
United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2000). Taking toxics out of the air [Overviews & Factsheets]. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/oaqps001/takingtoxics/index.html
Suggested Readings
Johnson, H. (2004). Mastering digital printing (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning PTR.
Nanography Lobby – Landa Nanography. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.landanano.com/nanography