Letterpress printing is one of the four traditional printing processes, characterized by “raised images and texts with direct stamping”. With its unique retro texture and three-dimensional touch, it has become a classic choice in the high-end printing field. Its core principle is easy to understand: the image and text parts on the printing plate are higher than the blank parts. During printing, ink only adheres to the surface of the raised images and texts, and the ink is directly transferred to the substrate through pressure to form a clear and three-dimensional printing effect.
The key to this process lies in plate making and pressure control. Traditional letterpress plates are mostly carved from metal and wood materials. Modern letterpress plates are mostly made by laser engraving and resin plate making, which accurately restore the details of images and texts, ensuring uniform ink layer and clear edges during stamping. Letterpress printing has a thick and full ink layer with rich and textured colors. There will be slight indentations on the surface of the printed matter, with a natural retro texture, which is a significant feature that distinguishes it from other printing processes.
Letterpress printing is relatively easy to operate and suitable for a variety of substrates, especially paper, leather and other materials. It has strong stability in mass production and moderate cost. Its application scenarios are concentrated in the high-end customization field, often used for high-end business cards, invitations, greeting cards, ancient book reprints, local decoration of packaging gift boxes, etc. It can not only present an elegant retro style but also enhance the high-end texture of products. The full text is about 400 words, accurately showing the process characteristics and application value of letterpress printing, which meets the needs of official website promotion.
