Definitions
- Referring to a printing technique that uses an engraved plate to transfer ink onto paper or other materials. - Describing a type of printing that produces high-quality images with fine detail and rich colors. - Talking about a method of printing used for magazines, books, packaging, and other printed materials.
- Referring to a type of gravure printing that uses a cylinder instead of a flat plate to transfer ink onto paper or other materials. - Describing a printing technique that produces high-quality images with fine detail and rich colors, often used for magazines, newspapers, and packaging. - Talking about a method of printing that involves engraving an image onto a cylinder, which is then coated with ink and pressed onto paper or other materials.
List of Similarities
- 1Both gravure and rotogravure are printing techniques that use engraved plates or cylinders to transfer ink onto paper or other materials.
- 2Both produce high-quality images with fine detail and rich colors.
- 3Both are commonly used for magazines, newspapers, packaging, and other printed materials.
What is the difference?
- 1Equipment: Gravure uses a flat plate, while rotogravure uses a cylinder.
- 2Process: Rotogravure involves engraving an image onto a cylinder, which is then coated with ink and pressed onto paper or other materials, while gravure uses an engraved plate to transfer ink directly onto the material.
- 3Speed: Rotogravure can produce prints at a faster rate than gravure due to the use of a cylinder.
- 4Cost: Rotogravure is generally more expensive than gravure due to the cost of the cylinder and equipment required.
- 5Application: Rotogravure is commonly used for high-volume printing, such as newspapers and magazines, while gravure is often used for smaller print runs and specialized applications.
Remember this!
Gravure and rotogravure are both printing techniques that use engraved plates or cylinders to transfer ink onto paper or other materials. However, the main difference between the two is the use of a flat plate versus a cylinder. Rotogravure is faster and more suitable for high-volume printing, while gravure is often used for specialized applications and smaller print runs.
