| Introduction |
Dots per square inch refers to the number of dots per line inch so it is a measure of courseness or fineness of print. The greater the dpi the higher the quality of the print. |
| Specification |
It's in the bag |
UK based importers |
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We use lithographic printing which uses a chemically – coated plate whose image areas attract ink and whose non image areas repel ink. Lithographic printing would be used where a close register, high quality work is essential like in point of sale, brochures and our Paper Carrier Bags. |
Non UK manufacturers use flexographic printing which uses rubber plates with raised images. It is not suitable for close register, high quality work. It is generally used on long run, low quality work like supermarket carrier bags, labels, crisp packets, toilet roll wrappers etc. |
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Our lithographic printing uses 200 dpi which produces a far superior quality image than flexographic on paper. Single or multi-colour up 12 colours. |
Generally flexographic printing using,
100-130 dpi, will give a much courser image than lithographic printing. |
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To produce Paper Carrier Bags that create maximum impact the printing quality has to be allied to a high quality smooth finish paper. |
When, in addition, this is printed onto a sub-standard paper high quality results cannot be anticipated. |
| Summary |
Up to 100% more dpi speaks volumes for the quality of the printed image. Close register, high quality work, the significance becoming particularly apparent where large printed areas are involved. |
