“Sheetwise” printing refers to an industry term in book and publishing whereby both sides of the paper are printed without being done simultaneously. It is typically employed when multiple colors or images must be printed onto one sheet of paper.
To comprehend sheetwise printing, one must know how a printing press works. These presses typically consist of plates and rollers that transfer ink onto paper sheets – in traditional sheet-fed offset lithography. This paper would be fed one sheet at a time into the press.
Sheetwise printing involves printing one side of paper using one plate and turning over printed sheets with their gripper edge and side guide, retaining their original position to print both sides on one paper while maintaining accurate alignment between both prints. This technique enables two-sided printing while maintaining precise alignment.
By employing sheetwise printing techniques, publishers can achieve more vibrant and intricate designs on their printed materials. This technique makes creating visually appealing pages possible by including various images, illustrations, and graphics on each page – which is particularly advantageous when printing books, magazines, brochures, or any other publications that require high-quality and visually engaging prints.
Sheetwise printing requires precise coordination and registration to achieve optimal results, eliminating issues like color shifting or misalignment between both sides. High-tech presses with clear controls and registration systems often achieve the best outcomes in sheetwise printing.
Sheetwise printing means simultaneously printing both sides of a sheet by turning over printed sheets and using separate printing plates. It is commonly employed within book publishing to produce attractive, colorful, high-quality prints with superior visual appeal and durability.