Definitions
- Referring to a physical copy of an image or document made using a printing process. - Talking about the process of producing multiple copies of an image or document using a printing press or machine. - Describing the output of a digital printer or photocopier.
- Referring to a reproduction of an original document or image. - Talking about the act of duplicating or reproducing a document or image. - Describing a version of a document or image that is identical to the original.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve creating duplicates of an original document or image.
- 2Both can be produced using a variety of methods, including printing and digital reproduction.
- 3Both are used to distribute information or images to multiple people.
- 4Both can be used for personal or professional purposes.
- 5Both require a source material to be duplicated.
What is the difference?
- 1Method: Prints specifically refers to the output of a printing process, while copy can be produced through various means, including printing, photocopying, or digital reproduction.
- 2Purpose: Prints are often used for artistic or decorative purposes, while copy is typically used for distributing information or reproducing documents.
- 3Quality: Prints can be of higher quality and resolution than copies, which may have lower resolution or be prone to distortion or blurring.
- 4Quantity: Prints are often produced in limited quantities, while copies can be mass-produced in large quantities.
- 5Cost: Prints can be more expensive to produce than copies, especially if they are produced using high-quality materials or processes.
Remember this!
Prints and copy both refer to the reproduction of an original document or image. However, prints specifically refers to the output of a printing process, while copy can be produced through various means. Prints are often used for artistic or decorative purposes, while copy is typically used for distributing information or reproducing documents. Prints can be of higher quality and resolution than copies, but they can also be more expensive to produce.
