The difference between thermal transfer and offset printing is: different printing methods, different materials, different uses.
I, different printing methods
1, thermal transfer: thermal transfer printing through the thermal transfer machine a process (heating and pressure) will be transferred to the transfer film on the surface of the product of the beautiful pattern.
2, offset printing: offset printing with the help of rubber (rubber blanket) will be printed on the graphic transfer to the substrate.
Second, the material is different
1, thermal transfer: thermal transfer printing without plate, plate, repeat the steps of color, no need for screen printing and thermal transfer mode of various types of tools and materials needed.
2, offset printing: offset printing needs to make a plate, plate, repeat the steps of color registration, the need for offset printing needs of various types of tools and materials.
Three, different uses
1, thermal transfer: thermal transfer printing is used for printing in the texture of soft leather, fabric, cotton and other materials; can be printed on inorganic materials, but also in the composition of the complex, varied organic materials.
2, offset printing: offset printing is used to print on the tough texture of crystal, stone, metal, glass and other materials.
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