Stock and format
Artwork is imposed for the selected sheet size and compatible paper or board.
Sheet-fed digital printing.
A production format in which individual sheets of paper or board are fed through a press.
PRINTING TECHNOLOGY / EXPLAINED
What is sheet-fed printing?
Sheet-fed printing feeds individual pre-cut sheets of paper or board into a press rather than a continuous reel. It describes the feeding format, not a distinct way of transferring ink: sheet-fed presses may be digital, offset or use other processes.
Here, sheet-fed production is shown in the context of the digital Konica Minolta AccurioPress C2060.
01 / THE PROCESS
How does it work?
Feed individual sheets
The press feeds sheets one at a time and creates the image using its specific printing process.
Trim and finish
Printed sheets are trimmed to size; folding or other finishing follows when needed.
02 / APPLICATIONS
Where is it used?
Corporate print
Business cards, letterheads, invitations and related items.
Marketing materials
Brochures, inserts, product information and catalogue pages.
Packaging components
Suitable cards and smaller packaging pieces, subject to stock and finishing limits.
03 / BEFORE PRODUCTION
What should be considered?
Sheet size, paper weight, one- or two-sided printing and finishing must be assessed together. Trim and fold allowances belong in the artwork from the start.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions.
Is sheet-fed the same as offset printing?
No. Sheet-fed describes paper feeding; a sheet-fed press may use a digital or offset printing process.
Which paper types can be used?
Suitable paper and board depend on press feeding, weight and finishing specifications.
MACHINE PARK
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