What Is Reprographics?

Reprographics, or repro printing, is plainly the reproduction of graphics. Multiple images are reproduced either mechanically or electronically for use in products such as catalogues, signs, maps, billboards, blueprints, legal exhibits, healing exhibits and renderings.

The images can be made in any size, regardless of the traditional copy, and can also be computer generated.

Litho Printing

There are separate methods used to reproduce an image in a larger size. These methods depend on what the final image is used for and the quality of image desired. For example electrostatic, photographic, laser and ink jet all give separate qualities of image.

The print industry over the last decade has undergone many changes. One of the biggest changes has got to be standardisation. Due to the multi-format nature of large marketing campaigns and the vast array of machinery separate types of print mediums are produced on, standardisation of colour is quite plainly a necessity.

Most of the reprographics done today is done using computers as it is faster and less costly than the more traditional printing process, and guarantees a higher quality of work. All the files and images in use must be compatible, so they are first checked and converted to the strict colour model. If a hard copy of a photo, illustration or diagram is being used, it is photoshopped to get rid of marks, blurring, scratches etc. Photoshop is also used if the image needs improving or changing.

Litho printing is the usual method used in reprographics. The images are printed level from the computer file, to reduce waste and to ensure that the done goods is perfect.

So quite simply, reprographics is the method used to yield a whole of identical, high quality images in any size and format, with the least whole of hassle and in the shortest space of time.

What Is Reprographics?

Litho Printing