About color printing
Finishing
There are two types of finishing: the finishing that the digital press can do and the preparation for finishing other than what the digital press can perform.
The finishing options for the digital press are the Offset Catch Tray (OCT), which offsets sets for easy separation, or the High Capacity Stacker (HCS), which collates and offsets stacks received from the press.
To prepare output for finishing other than what the digital press can perform, you must first understand the various folding techniques, binding methods, and finishing touches available. You must also have software such as DK&A, Ultimate Technographics, Scenicsoft, Press Wise, etc. to enable you to correctly prepare the document for printing.
Folding techniques
Parallel fold
A parallel fold means that the paper is folded parallel to either the long edge or short edge of the paper.
Right angle fold
The Right Angle Fold is a fold that falls at a right angle to the previous fold. A right edge fold takes the parallel fold one step further.
Accordion fold
An Accordion fold is two or more parallel folds in opposite directions.
Gate fold
Gate Folds create a pair of foldouts that can be imaged upon.
They are especially useful for brochures and book covers.
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