Why is offset printing superior to silkscreening?
Digital Excellence offset printing uses Toray waterless plates at a resolution of 175 lines per inch, producing consistent image quality from job to job. Offset printing is superior to silkscreening for several reasons: First, offset printing uses plates and rollers to transfer ink to the CD or DVD surface, giving a smooth, even appearance. This results in much less ink on the surface. In silkscreening, ink is forced through a screen mesh onto the surface. The mesh size of the screen, as well as other factors, determine the resolution—usually only 80-110 lines per inch. Silkscreening also leaves a much heavier coat of ink that you can actually feel. Second, it is much easier to control the image quality with offset printing. In fact, we can precisely match your color proof. Finally, offset printing eliminates the effects of screen marks and Moiré patterns that can be caused by traditional silkscreening.
